Posted on 26. Sep, 2013 in Uncategorized
Claire speaks of her the importance of her faith as part of the fabric of her daily life as a leading international fashion designer. Claire O’Connor has featured in, Le Figaro, Air France inflight magazine, Grazia, ELLE Canada, Fernanda, Drapers, Voice America, Sunday Times Style magazine and features regularly in the leading Irish publications including, […]
Posted on 26. Sep, 2013 in Uncategorized
The Church of Ireland has appointed it’s first ever female bishop in its history.Reverend Pat Storey, a 53yr old married mother of two adult children has been appointed as the new Bishop of Meath and Kildare. Speaking with Conor Deane from Soul Waves Radio she admitted that she “was blind sided” and “didn’t see it […]
Posted on 19. Sep, 2013 in Uncategorized
Conor Deane speaks with Fr. Alan Neville about his time at the World Youth Day and what his missionary life entails. Fr. Alan Neville from the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart speaks with Conor Deane about his time at the WYD in Rio and also what he has being doing lately in his work as […]
Posted on 19. Sep, 2013 in Uncategorized
The Vocations Ireland team head to the Higher Options Exhibition in the RDS 2013 Conor Deane speaks with Fr. Alan Neville and Anne Marie Gallagher from the Vocations Ireland team who were in the RDS for the Irish Times Higher Options Exhibition for secondary students. The team explains that while they may not be aiming […]
Posted on 19. Sep, 2013 in Uncategorized
Pat Coyle talks to Fr. Duddy (in this second and final part of this interview) about Seamus Heaney who wasn’t just a poet but a good friend. Pat Coyle from RTÉ talks to Fr Brendan Duddy SJ about his life and friendship with internationally renowned and Nobel Laureate Irish poet Seamus Heaney and their times […]
Posted on 25. Jul, 2013 in Community, Uncategorized
It’s often said that a really good journalist has few if any friends. That may be especially true in the case of the columnist whose business lies in the fusion of reportage with analysis and opinion. John Waters of the Irish Times has annoyed many people – particularly other journalists. He has observed journalism in all […]
Posted on 11. Jul, 2013 in Conflict, Death, Uncategorized
Over 8 million people are in desperate need of life-saving shelter, food and medicine, says Trocaire’s emergency Syria appeal. What initially began as peaceful protests for the removal of President Bashar al-Assad and greater freedoms soon broke out into all out violence. Heavy-handed responses to the protests from the government led to armed rebellion and […]
Posted on 06. Jun, 2013 in Church of Ireland, Church Teachings, Uncategorized
A clear vision of a shared future has so far eluded Northern Ireland people and politicians alike. Last month’s statement by the First Minister and Deputy First Minister spoke of the peace walls coming down within ten years; the creation of urban villages; shared youth camps and housing. The Church of Ireland Bishop of Down and Dromore, […]
Posted on 09. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Humane Vitae, Uncategorized
In this second part of our series on euthanasia, Dr. John Murray talks about euthanasia and the common good, arguing that giving people the right to assisted suicide might lead to others being actively put under pressure to choose to die. He draws on examples from other countries to explain his point further to Miriam […]
Posted on 09. May, 2013 in Church Teachings, Feminism/Women in the Church, Uncategorized
May is the month of Mary, whom we associate with motherhood. Motherhood is one of the most life-changing events in the life of any woman. Helen Gallivan, author of the book “Dawn without Darkness” writes about the connection she felt with the biblical stories of motherhood upon giving birth to her own daughter. Miriam Gormally […]