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St. Colmcille, the Irish saint who went into exile after copying a book
Born on Dec. 7 in the year 521, this patron saint’s name is etched across the Irish landscape; his legacy... Read more
Will war chaplain Willie Doyle be Ireland’s next saint?
Doyle was an Irish military chaplain for the British Army who served heroically on the battlefields of World War I... Read more
Pope Francis expresses condolences to victims of explosion in Ireland
Pope Francis has assured his “spiritual closeness” to those affected by an Oct. 7 gas station explosion in northwest Ireland. Read more
Nigerian Catholic bishop to Irish president: Church massacre not linked to climate change
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’ Read more
Ireland’s president condemns Catholic church massacre in Nigeria
Michael D. Higgins spoke out days after a Catholic charity appealed to world leaders to denounce the attack. Read more
At installation, Galway's new bishop notes need for less infrastructure
Bishop Michael Duignan of Galway and Kilmacduagh highlighted the diminishing role of the Church in the Republic of Ireland at... Read more
Catholics in Ireland hope to host Ukrainian refugees
‘We want to be able to open our doors and welcome them as much as possible,’ said Archbishop Martin. Read more
Bring Saint Patrick's peace and sympathy to Ukraine conflict, Irish archbishops say
This Saint Patrick’s Day is a time for prayer and action for peace in Ukraine and for all the refugees... Read more
Irish Catholic bishops call on Patriarch Kirill to support Ukraine ceasefire
‘This invasion and aggression reminds us of the fragility of peace, even in Europe,’ the bishops said. Read more
Pope Francis appoints bishop to lead two Irish Catholic dioceses
Bishop Michael Duignan said it was ‘a historic day’ for the Catholic Church in Ireland. Read more
Report: 1 in 5 Irish priests and brothers have died in the past three years
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference was unable to confirm the figure. Read more
Ireland to follow France in offering free contraception to women under 25
The move underlines the rapid social changes in Ireland in recent years. Read more
Stats show Irish women benefit from waiting period before abortion, observers say
About 1,500 Irish women in 2020 decided not to go through with an abortion after seeking an initial consultation. Critics... Read more
Beloved granny whose Catholic faith went viral on EWTN dies at 107
Granny Nancy lived through two World Wars, survived the pandemic, and was born before her country – the Republic of... Read more
Irish government seeks Catholic Church help to solve housing crunch
Ireland’s housing minister has contacted the Archbishop of Armagh suggesting that the Catholic Church could better organize property sales to... Read more
Afghan refugees deserve welcome, Australian and Irish bishops urge governments
Bishops in Ireland and Australia have asked their governments to do more to take in refugees from Afghanistan after the... Read more
Dublin’s Catholic archbishop pays tribute to priest who ‘sacrificed himself to save his secretary’
Locals said Fr. Con Cronin pushed the woman to safety when a bus veered towards them. Read more
Dublin archbishop: Government advice to delay First Communions, confirmations seems ‘discriminatory’
Archbishop Dermot Farrell expressed ‘profound regret’ at the lack of government engagement over the guidelines. Read more
Irish Catholic dioceses to go ahead with First Communions, confirmations after government advises delay
‘The mission of the Church cannot be put on hold indefinitely,’ a bishop said. Read more
Irish Catholic bishop prays for road users’ protection ahead of August long weekend
More than 70 people have died so far in 2021 on Ireland’s roads. Read more
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