Articles by Patrick J. Passmore
Oratory priest in London calls Catholic politicians to confession before Communion
Jul 8, 2025 / 15:38 pmDuring a homily at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Father Julian Large referred to the recent and widely reported situation of a Catholic member of Parliament.
Thousands gather in Cork, Ireland, for 99th consecutive Eucharistic procession
Jun 23, 2025 / 16:12 pmThe procession was led by the Butter Exchange Band and Bishop Fintan Gavin, bishop of Cork and Ross, beginning from the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne.
Ireland reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart on feast of Corpus Christi
Jun 23, 2025 / 12:36 pmArchbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh urged the people of Ireland to “feel inspired and courageous” by the renewed consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Archbishops: Assisted suicide bill will be death knell for hospices, care homes in England
Jun 19, 2025 / 13:32 pmCardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop John Sherrington warn that the future of Catholic hospices and care facilities is in doubt if Parliament passes the End of Life Bill.
Over 10,000 pilgrims gather in Knock, Ireland, for 40th All Ireland Rosary Rally
Jun 9, 2025 / 14:00 pmThis past weekend, over 10,000 pilgrims joined together at the national Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland, to mark the 40th anniversary of the All Ireland Rosary Rally.
Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life
Jun 9, 2025 / 12:22 pmThe short film called “Lego Movie — The Incredible Life of Carlo Acutis” is now available on YouTube under the name Fiontar Floinn.
Record number of adults baptized in Dublin as faith grows among young Irish
Jun 5, 2025 / 06:00 amChurch leaders in Dublin say Ireland’s increase in adult baptisms is a journey of accompaniment and catechesis.
Barefoot and hungry pilgrims keep returning to Ireland’s most grueling pilgrimage
May 31, 2025 / 09:00 amLough Derg is renowned among the faithful for its physically grueling but spiritually uplifting three-day pilgrimage.
The World War II tragedy still shrouded in silence 80 years later
May 6, 2025 / 14:37 pmOn May 3, 1945, one of the greatest and most silenced maritime tragedies of the 20th century unfolded in the Bay of Lübeck in Germany.
Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning
Apr 28, 2025 / 10:39 amAmong the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis late last week was Gianluigi Buffon, the Italian World Cup-winning goalkeeper.
Army chaplain in Dublin court forgives, embraces teen who nearly killed him
Apr 16, 2025 / 12:26 pmThe attack occurred on Aug. 15, 2024, as the priest returned to his barracks in Renvyle in Ireland after an evening swim.
Christians pray 100 Our Fathers at St. Patrick’s grave in Ireland for peace and unity
Mar 17, 2025 / 13:40 pmIt was the third year in a row that friends and strangers from all walks of life joined together in prayer to honor St. Patrick’s legacy.
Northern Ireland’s police service faces anti-Catholic discrimination cases
Mar 17, 2025 / 06:00 amThe cases come 23 years after the force was established to create a new start for policing after years of controversies related to alleged discrimination.
Eucharistic procession a ‘breakthrough’ in Ireland
Feb 12, 2025 / 06:00 amA recent Eucharistic procession in Derry, Ireland, highlighted an inspiring revival of Catholic faith in a city synonymous with some dark days in Ireland’s troubled history.
Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation
Feb 1, 2025 / 05:00 amIn Ireland, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of spring and the celebration of “Lá Fhéile Bríde” — St. Brigid’s Day.
St. Brigid of Ireland and her unmistakable Irish cross
Feb 1, 2025 / 04:00 amSt. Brigid has given Ireland one of its most iconic religious and cultural images — the cross that carries her name.
80 years after Auschwitz’s liberation: ‘I ask you only to remember’
Jan 27, 2025 / 12:15 pmJan. 27 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the concentration camp in which Father Maximilian Kolbe gave his life for another.
Dublin Airport aircraft blessing: New chaplain continues 77-year Irish Catholic custom
Dec 30, 2024 / 09:30 amThe ceremony, which began in 1947 with a single Aer Lingus plane, adapted to modern times by moving from its Christmas Day slot while maintaining its spiritual significance.
Irish bishops call for voters to prioritize human dignity and common good
Nov 29, 2024 / 08:10 amThe Catholic hierarchy’s statement to the electorate underscored the social and moral concerns that should shape voters’ choices.
St. Colmcille, the Irish saint who went into exile after copying a book
Dec 7, 2022 / 11:00 amBorn on Dec. 7 in the year 521, this patron saint’s name is etched across the Irish landscape; his legacy is profound and significant.