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Charities like
@TiglinIreland
that are providing support to Ireland’s migrants and asylum seekers are facing threats of having their workplaces burnt out as well as racist abuse online.
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MARCH 8 REFERENDUM:
Barrister Maria Steen says the proposed change to article 41.2 of the Constitution "does nothing for women, rather, it erases them".
Calling for a
#VoteNoNo
vote, she warned the proposal obliterates the word 'mother' from Constitution.
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A year to the week since their statue of Our Lady was shattered in a “mindless act of vandalism,” Springfield parish in Tallaght, Co. Dublin has seen the same statue of Mary decapitated this week.
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Three schools in Raheny are to stay under Catholic patronage after heated debate in the North Dublin community, and despite the lobbying of a local TD.
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People who take part in religious practices are less likely to get depression, see a slowing down of the ageing process and don’t die as early as people who don’t take part in religious services, according to one of Ireland’s leading authorities on ageing.
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Staff and patients are upset at the removal of all Catholic imagery (crucifixes, holy images including of hospital’s founder Mother Mary Aikenhead) from St Vincent’s University Hospital, after a controversial transfer from the Religious Sisters of Charity.
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MARCH 8 REFERENDUM:
“Lone wolf males scouring the country in search of transactional, responsibility-free sex is a disaster for society," says Barrister Maria Steen on proposed changes to Constitution regarding marriage and family, advocating for a
#VoteNoNoRef24
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We need to continue to talk about the tragic fact that 20 unborn children lose their lives every day under Ireland’s extreme abortion legislation says
@AontuIE
leader
@Toibin1
on new
@lifeinstitute
campaign
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Irish bishops have been called to “open the doors” to “vibrant” African priests to re-evangelise Ireland by Bishop Oliver Doeme from the persecuted diocese of Maiduguri in north-east Nigeria.
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We were all very sad to hear the news of the death of our friend Nancy Stewart. She was a great devotee of The Irish Catholic and her profound faith leaves a powerful legacy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
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Social media behemoth Facebook has restricted two of The Irish Catholic’s posts citing they are suspected of breaching ‘hate speech’ and ‘violence and incitement’ community standards respectively.
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"Even in primary legislation here, for surgery on animals, pain relief is provided, so I can't understand how any TD could actually vote against a bill that just seeks compassion and humanity.." says Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, advocating for the Foetal Pain Relief Bill 2021
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The View
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín recently read an astonishing document into the Dáil record - as many as 10,000 older people were moved from hospitals into nursing homes at the start of the pandemic.
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A friar is out of hospital after he was stabbed in the head at the Capuchin Day Centre today
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Congratulations to our friend Revd Prof.
@eamonnconway
who has been appointed by Pope Francis as one of the experts assisting the forthcoming Synod gathering in Rome.
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EXCLUSIVE
Dublin airport has done a one-eighty on banning the blessing of planes in news that has “delighted” the chaplain Fr Des Doyle.
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God bless them - the descendants of the first people to hear the words of Christ.
The children of Ramallah make their First Holy Communion - a tiny community of Palestinian Catholics who face enormous challenges, but are the living stones of the Holy Land.
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Calling it “necessary and urgent” to return to public Masses, the Vatican has urged Catholic bishops around the world not to let religious worship be relegated to a priority level below “recreational activities” or treated as just another public gathering.
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of what became known as Bloody Sunday when the British Army shot dead 14 innocent Catholic civil rights marchers in Derry. Archbishop Eamon Martin will celebrate Mass in Derry today to mark the occasion.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
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The Church is stepping up the campaign to put pressure on the Government in the Republic to allow people to attend Mass in a safe and physically-distanced way.
Archbishop Eamon Martin writes exclusively for The Irish Catholic this week.
Visit
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Irish Capuchin Friars are pictured outside the Friary in Knock, which officially opened on Sep 17.
From left: Bro. Patrick Flynn, Bro. Terence Harrington, Bro. John Wright, Provincial Minister Bro. Seán Kelly, Fr Richard Gibbons PP, Bro. Matthew Clerkin and Bro. Dermot Lynch.
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Congratulations to our journalist
@RuadhanJ
and his wife Kiley. Welcome to the world baby Caitríona!
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@IrishCathNews
understands that public worship in Northern Ireland is likely to resume on March 26 (just before Palm Sunday).
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DUBLIN: Fr Gareth Byrne is pictured at a full Pro-Cathedral with those seeking Christian Initiation and Full Communion during the Rite of Election on February 18.
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A joyous profession...
Sr Mary Louisa Olmo makes her solemn profession to the Redemptoristine nuns in Dublin on Saturday, August 19, with her fellow sisters joining her for the joyous occasion.
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Pro-life TD’s and Senators have formed a new group The Oireachtas Group for Life and Dignity (OLDG) to challenge the Irish humanitarian crises of abortion, euthanasia and other life and dignity issues.
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The Primate of All-Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has expressed “deep concern” regarding the criminalising of public worship despite Church cooperation with public health messaging, in a meeting with the Minister for Health today.
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Congratulations to the wonderful members of the Legion of Mary who begin their centenary celebrations tonight. The great Frank Duff brought compassion and kindness to Ireland when it was in short supply. His legacy of lay leadership had an impact on the Church worldwide.
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Congratulations to Fr Stan Hession O. Carm who is pictured as he marks 60 years of priesthood at Carmelite Friary Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Kinsale on July 23.
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The sponsors of Carol Nolan TD's ‘Foetal Pain Relief Bill 2021’ assemble outside the Convention Centre in Dublin before statements are made about the bill, which aims to ensure pain relief is administered to unborn babies prior to late-term abortions.
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BREAKING: The US Supreme Court has overturned the Roe -v- Wade judgement meaning that abortion is no longer a constitutional right. Abortion is now illegal in many US states...more to follow.
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Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says the vindication of 10 people shot dead in Ballymurphy 1971 by the British Army is "incredibly important" after 50 years of "cover up".
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Fr Des Doyle, the chaplain of Dublin Airport, has insisted he will continue the Christmas tradition of blessing planes whether that be from the altar or 35,000 feet in the air, following the announcement it is to be banned.
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A challenge brought by businessman
@declanganley
over Covid-19 restrictions on religious services has *again* been adjourned at the High Court. Now set for March 23 - the fourth such adjournment.
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It's 6 years since Jorge Bergoglio appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica as Pope Francis and captivated the world with his simple ‘buona sera’ and his humble style. Please pray for the Pope as he continues his mission as Successor of St Peter.
Ad multos annos
@Pontifex
!
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Pope emeritus Benedict XVI turns 93 today. Ad multos annos!
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Devotees of Sr Clare Crockett, the young Irish nun who died tragically in an earthquake, are pictured at her mural in Derry after attending
@longtowerchurc1
’s Sr Clare novena.
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In this week's issue of The Irish Catholic, hundreds of young Catholics have signed a letter to Church leaders challenging the widespread perception that younger people want Church teachings to change.
Get the full story and more at
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DUBLIN: A new mural depicting Sr Concepta Lynch OP has been unveiled in Dún Laoghaire. It is located on Lynch Lane, which is named after the Irish nun.
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This week's edition of The Irish Catholic reveals the fear and bewilderment the Sisters of Charity have been experiencing as a result of their treatment in the public eye.
Get the full story and more at
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Assisted suicide and euthanasia have been described as “an assault on most vulnerable in our society” by leading theologian Prof. Eamonn Conway.
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Very proud of our journalist
@colmfitzic
who graduated in theology with First Class Honours from
@tcddublin
@LoyolaTCD
today - a great member of the team.
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The Irish Times, The Irish Examiner will tomorrow issue formal printed apologies to one of the two young seminarians falsely accused last year in a fake seminarian sex scandal story emanating from the Irish College in Rome.
#FakeNews
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Nine years ago today, the members of the Sacred College of Cardinals elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Bishop of Rome. As Pope Francis enters the tenth year of his Pontificate, May God continue to bless and guide him. Ad multos annos!
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BREAKING NEWS: A High Court challenge has begun to overturn the ban on public Mass in Ireland.
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The Irish bishops’ conference has released new sexual education resources to help teachers present Catholic teaching on RSE in secondary schools.
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DUBLIN: Sr Angela (centre) who celebrated her Solemn Profession as a Redemptoristine Nun on Saturday, November 11, is pictured with prioress Sr Gabrielle and Sr Lucy.
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A lovely warm Arab welcome for
@Pontifex
#PopeInIraq
Pope Francis looks delighted during the welcoming ceremony in Baghdad. He's in the motorcade now
#PopeInIraq
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Alina Dulgheriu from the London-based group ‘Be Here for Me’ told members of the Oireachtas today that “a just and caring society doesn’t criminalise people for offering help to vulnerable mothers”. She was addressing a meeting hosted by the Oireachtas Human Dignity Group.
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Fun at the Friary!
The Franciscan novices celebrate Bro. Vianney’s birthday in the international novitiate in Killarney Friary.
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The example of “messenger for God” Donal Walsh, the teen whose faith and poise as he battled cancer captivated Ireland, is inspiring interest in the Faith among young people today, his mother Elma Walsh told a packed Knock basilica on Sunday, August 20.
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A challenge brought by businessman
@declanganley
over Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions on public worship is due for mention in the High Court again tomorrow. It has been adjourned on three previous occasions.
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Ahead of the visit of Pope Francis, Editor
@MichaelKellyIC
is in Croke Park where
@Pontifex
will presided over the
#FestivalOfFamilies
@WMOF2018
@DublinDiocese
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The
#1stanniversary
of last year's
#referendum
showed how outnumbered we are, how we're fast becoming a minority in our own country.
We owe it to the lives already lost due to
#repealthe8th
to congregate tomorrow and put up a joint effort for the
#ProLife
side.
#futureisprolife
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TD Peadar Tóibín has criticised the Government for “dragging its feet” over a “black-and-white” case of injustice after a child was aborted last year following a false diagnosis.
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Sincere sympathy and prayers to
@CMOIreland
and children on the death of their dear wife and mother Emer. May she rest in peace.
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“Staff would go into that chapel to say a few prayers before the Sacrament when they were going on and off duty. They were upset too that that facility is no longer available to them, except in the main chapel which is much further away.”
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Education experts have warned that the divestment of Catholic schools in the Republic must stop until the Government gives a guarantee that the State will not attempt to undermine the Catholic identity of the remaining schools.
Get the full story at
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Princely pooch gets royal treatment!
The Dundalk Dominican nuns have a lively new ‘novice’ on their hands, having adopted Prince the Labrador, June 11, a dog rescued by an ex-soldier from men who were about to throw him into a river.
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Leading Irish-American cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, has urged Catholics in Ireland to look to the strength of their ancestors in difficult times for the Faith, to renew and rebuild the Church here amidst current challenges.
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Senator Ronan Mullen has called for the Church to engage families in light of Government plans that could “kick the Church out of education”.
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A blessing from Mount Tabor from the spiritual director of our pilgrimage to the Holy Land Fr John Carroll. Be assured of our prayers.
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Keeping a feast in honour of the saints…
St Saviour’s Dominican Church in Dublin city centre hosted an All Saints’ Day party to mark the solemnity on Monday.
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Pro-life supporters gathered at Sheemore Hill, Co. Leitrim, for a vigil event to coincide with
@lifeinstitute
national rally.
The miniature white crosses were placed there temporarily, in remembrance of babies lost through abortion by members of CoS Leitrim Cares Pro-Life group.
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A priest and nine other Catholics shot dead by the British Army in Belfast in 1971 “were entirely innocent of any wrongdoings” and killed “without justification,” a fresh inquest has found.
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The Sunday Gospel
Today we see the wonder of Corpus Christi, the late-spring feast when we honour the astounding fact that, in the hands of the priest, a sliver of bread becomes the Body of Christ.
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Gemma Brolly, the Aontú representative for East Derry, has criticised “the absence of humanity or compassion” in Sinn Féin’s push to increase the number of abortions in Northern Ireland.
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50-person limit at Mass is ‘strange and disappointing’ – Archbishop Martin of
@DublinDiocese
@CatholicBishops
@CathNewsIreland
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U2 frontman Bono met with
@Pontifex
Pope Francis today. We caught up with him after the encounter.
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Yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar likened Micheál Martin to hypocritical priests who “tells us to avoid sin” while they secretly engage in it. Our readers are calling for him to apologise for his remarks, Do you think he should?
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Thousands gathered in Dublin City Centre on May 6 for the annual
#MarchforLife
where speakers urged attendees to vote for pro-life candidates in the upcoming elections. The march began on St Stephen’s Green & proceeded along outside Dáil Éireann.
@prolifecampaign
📽️Theo Mcdonald
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Archbishops meet with Taoiseach to press the case for a return to Mass for Holy Week and Easter.
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Retired Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin has warned synodal consultations could lead to “frustrated expectations” when people realise the process will not lead to a radical change in Church teaching on hot-button issues such as the ordination of women.
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Bishop Brendan Kelly and the Poor Clares community in Galway celebrate John Gerard Acton’s ordination as a deacon for the Galway diocese over the weekend. It was the first ordination to take place in Poor Clares Galway chapel in its history!
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A very happy and holy Easter from all of us
@IrishCathNews
- May you know the joy and hope of the Risen Jesus.
#HolyWeek
#HolySaturday
#Easter
#Easter2021
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Nigerian priest Fr Innocent Sunu CC in Ss Peter & Paul parish, Athlone has warned that embattled Christians in Nigeria have been “left alone to survive” by international community following attacks over Christmas that left almost 200 dead and many injured.
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The South West Province of the Presentation Sisters are in the process of donating the site of the Presentation Convent in Turner’s Cross to the Good Shepherd Sisters in Cork who run
@EdelHouseCork
, in order to “alleviate the housing crisis”.
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It’s fashionable today to bash the Church. Say something derogatory about any other group in society, and you will be brought to account; say something disparaging about the Church and there are no such consequences.
What’s the proper response?
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Emma O’Connell (
@RenuaGort
) is a prominent pro life campaigner, and director of Gianna Care, the only crisis pregnancy centre in the West of Ireland. She is also the Renua candidate for Galway County Council elections in May. Meet Emma at our conference!
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Dr Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, an OB-GYN in Argentina, was found guilty on Monday of having prevented an abortion, after he decided to save the life of an unborn baby whose mother had taken an abortion pill.
We salute this man's efforts!
#futureisprolife
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Aontú leader
@Toibin1
has insisted that the failure to protect residents in nursing homes from coronavirus must be fully investigated.
Of the 1,743 Covid-19 deaths in ROI, an estimated 62% occurred in nursing homes.
For all the latest news, visit
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Join us in praying for
@Pontifex
who was elected ten years ago today. May God continue to strengthen and sustain him to lead the Church with wisdom and love.
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Church-goers were faster than any other sector to return when restrictions were lifted according to the latest Government research, a revelation which has been dubbed “a hopeful sign” by people in frontline ministry.
For all the latest news, visit
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Fr Bryan Shortall (
@frbryanshortall
) PP of Priorswood in Dublin is preparing for the reopening of churches for public worship. He has introduced hand sanitising stations in his church.
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Eleven Christians are killed for their faith every day, while thousands of others face relentless
#persecution
for their belief in Christ. That’s why The Irish Catholic is turning our iconic masthead red this week to highlight the coming
#RedWednesday
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Support
@ChaiBradyIC
and support honest journalism from one of the only authentic Catholic voices in Ireland today.
@ChaiBradyIC
wrote a very important article for
@IrishCathNews
asking why Leo Varadkar was silent on the
#SriLankaBombings
- now he’s getting attacked by party apparatchiks on Twitter. Give him a follow to show your support.
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Despite the spin, most parents support Catholic schools according to a survey and Catholics from
#Ukraine
find comfort in Dublin. This and so much more in your bumper
@IrishCathNews
Available in shops, churches and online now! Don’t miss it.
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People should remember the contribution religious orders have made to Irish education and other services, according to ex-Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on The Saint Patrick’s Podcast to Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly.
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“As the Catholic Church in Scotland celebrates the 1500th anniversary of the birth of St Columba who brought the Faith from Ireland to Scotland, the thoughts and prayers of the Church in Scotland are now directed to our brothers and sisters in Ireland.”
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The bishops and archbishop of Tuam have “expressed concern” that public worship may not be available “for months to come” under the Government’s five stage plan.
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And now we start the panel discussion. And what a panel it is!
The audience is delighted at the chance to interact with the biggest
#Prolife
personalities in the country today! These people on stage are at the forefront of the fight for life!
#futureisprolife
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CORK: A man sits in a pew with his mask on and rosary beads in hand saying prayers before the start of Mass at Holy Trinity Capuchin Church in Cork City July 14.
Photo: Cillian Kelly.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT
Church closures are draconian & the timeframe of starting public Masses on July 20 lacks ambition.
Church leaders must lobby the Govt for a timeframe that is realistic, ambitious & keeps public health to the fore.
For latest news, visit
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This week's biggest ever Christmas issue of
@IrishCathNews
includes interviews with
@iamNATHANCARTER
@thepriests
@frankcottrell_b
and
@PJLynchArt
along with columns from
@MaryKenny4
@DavQuinn
Ron Rolheiser,
@srstansquotes
and much, much more. On sale this Thursday!
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EXCLUSIVE
At least 250 doctors have signed a letter to the Irish Medical Council in relation to changes to the code of ethics, including removal of a prohibition against deliberate killing of a patient, and weakened conscientious protection for doctors.
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The Poor Clares Galway tell
@RuadhanJ
about their prayers for busy people.
“From the sisters who meet people at the door and the letters that come in, we really are in a privileged position to know what’s going on for people.”
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In this week's issue of The Irish Catholic, Ireland's newest bishop has warned that politicians will be making a mistake if they push ahead with plans to secularise faith-based schools.
Read this story and all the latest news at
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In this week's issue of The Irish Catholic, Fr Yusuf Bamai, a Co. Cavan-based priest from Nigeria has described how the brutal murder of his friend and fellow missionary has left him devastated.
Read this story and all the latest news at
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Ahead of this week’s Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of abuse
@ArchbishopEamon
tells us about the candles of atonement for use in cathedrals and parishes throughout the country.
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As you read this, a courageous bishop is sitting in solitary confinement in a Nicaraguan prison – Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa.
The Irish Catholic has played a valuable role in helping us to think about, pray for and lobby about Nicaragua.
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