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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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Irish Jesuits apologize for ‘shameful’ mishandling of abuse case
Following the leak of the Irish Jesuits’ draft inquiry into sexual abuse committed by a deceased member, the order on... Read more
N Irish bishop criticizes UK plan to end inquests, prosecutions related to the Troubles
The British government has announced a plan to halt all prosecutions related to the 20th century religious-fueled conflicts in Northern... Read more
All-Ireland Primate: Government revealed First Communion delay in ‘grossly disrespectful’ way
Archbishop Eamon Martin said the government’s decision marked a “complete reversal.” Read more
Pro-life rallies to be held in cities across Ireland
The rallies will take place both in-person and online. Read more
Dublin’s new Catholic archbishop tells flock: ‘I want to hear from you’
Archbishop Dermot Farrell said he wanted to hear from “all Catholics and people of goodwill.” Read more
Call for public inquiry in Ireland as couple settle abortion case
Peadar Tóibín made the appeal as the defendants admitted liability at the High Court in Dublin. Read more
Ireland’s religious education teachers concerned by bullying of practicing Catholic students
The teachers’ concerns are highlighted in an upcoming study. Read more
Catholic priests offer Masses ‘for renewal of the faith’ at Ireland’s Mass rocks
Masses were celebrated at Mass rocks in all of Ireland’s 26 dioceses. Read more
Irish Catholic bishop ‘delighted’ as firm offers paid leave after pregnancy loss
Bishop Kevin Doran welcomed the step by Lidl Ireland. Read more
Ireland’s High Court to hear abortion case
A couple claim that their unborn child was aborted after they were mistakenly told that it had a fatal fetal... Read more
After decades, Northern Ireland inquest recognizes victims of Ballymurphy Massacre
A Catholic priest, a mother of eight, and at least seven other civilians were wrongly killed by British soldiers in... Read more
Public Masses to resume in Ireland from May 10 with 50-person limit
The 50-person limit will apply regardless of church size. Read more
Scottish bishops' leader laments ‘disturbing’ public worship ban in Ireland
Bishop Hugh Gilbert said that “to enact legislation that criminalizes those who gather to celebrate Holy Mass is indeed extreme... Read more
All-Ireland Primate to health minister: priests’ pastoral work should be deemed essential, not criminalized
Archbishop Eamon Martin made the comment in a meeting with Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly Read more
All-Ireland Primate criticizes ‘draconian’ new regulations on public worship
A senior Catholic archbishop has accused the Irish government of introducing “draconian” new regulations on public worship “in a clandestine... Read more
Police in Ireland fine Catholic priest for offering public Masses
Police in Ireland have fined a Catholic priest for celebrating public Masses amid a nationwide lockdown. Read more
Police in Ireland fine Catholic priest for offering public Masses
Police in Ireland have fined a Catholic priest for celebrating public Masses amid a nationwide lockdown. Read more
