Posted on 27. Dec, 2012 in Feminism/Women in the Church, Uncategorized
Evelyn Mc Loughlin ( Sr Loreto) is in her 80th year and will launch her autobiography ‘Down the Arches of the Years’ in Ballinasloe, Gullanes Hotel on the 9th Dec at 2.30pm and in St Raphael’s School Loughrea at 7.30 pm on Wed 12 Dec. She was principal there as well as principal in Woodford […]
Posted on 29. Nov, 2012 in Advent, Seasons of the Church Year, Uncategorized
December 2nd is the first Sunday of Advent. Miriam Gormally spoke with Rev Darren McCallig, Church of Ireland Chaplain with Trinity about what that means and the kind of things we can do to in preparation for Christmas. Miriam began by asking Darren if there were similarities between Advent and Lent.
Posted on 22. Nov, 2012 in Pilgrimage, Uncategorized
Medjugorje: what it means to me is the title of the book edited by Louise Hall. In it she recounts the experiences of people from all over the world, including her own mother, who was the first Irish woman to bring people on pilgrimage there after receiving help and consolation in raising her own child with […]
Posted on 15. Nov, 2012 in Mental Health, Suicide, Uncategorized
The death by suicide of Father Muredach Tuffy, well loved priest within the Mayo parish was a tragedy which stuck the nation. Miriam Gormally spoke with Cindy O’Connor from Pieta house about his death and how such an active and helpful member of the society could have died by suicide and how places like Pieta […]
Posted on 27. Sep, 2012 in Uncategorized
Maureen Kavanagh, CEO of Active Retirement Ireland spoke about the imminent introduction of property tax and the impact that it will have on pensioners. She explained the need for clear information and to look at how those on fixed incomes could pay this charge.
Posted on 20. Sep, 2012 in Uncategorized
Religious tension erupted over the film, “The Innocence of Muslims”, a film that sparked riots in Libya and Egypt. Dr. Ali Selim, senior member of staff at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland spoke with Miriam Gormally about the reaction to the film.
Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 in Church Teachings, Economy, Uncategorized
The issue of Aid is a contentious one a book Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo, a western-educated Zambian banker, which argued that the “most generous thing you can do is say no” caused great controversy. Peader King is director of What in the World an RTE series that looks at development issues and he argues […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 in Prison, Rehabilitation, Uncategorized
Leading international experts on imprisonment gathered at a conference in Trinity College in Dublin looking at the theme of Reimagining Imprisonment in Europe. Hosted by the Jesuit centre for Faith and Justice, the conference considered common challenges, diverse policies and practice. In this three part series, Miriam Gormally speaks with three different speakers, all of […]
Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 in Church Teachings, Religious patronage, Religious teaching, Schools, Uncategorized
Le Cheile was recently awarded patronage for the new post primary school in Mulhuddart. This was mainly due to their commitment to academic excellence and pastoral care as well as demand from local parents. Miriam Gormally spoke with Sean Goan, Faith Development Officer with Le Chéile schools about what this would mean and the various […]
Posted on 05. Jul, 2012 in Church Teachings, Gospel Values, Uncategorized
“The Second Vatican Council never fulfilled its purpose,” claims Ladislas Orgy SJ, the renowned canon lawyer, author and theologian. A key insight from Vatican II was increased participation from the laity as well as an openness to new ideas. Here he talks with Pat Coyle about the revelation of Christian truth and tradition, the changes […]