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Irish bishop appointed to shepherd two dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to lead the Diocese of Achonry while continuing as bishop of Elphin. Read more
Dublin Airport aircraft blessing: New chaplain continues 77-year Irish Catholic custom
The ceremony, which began in 1947 with a single Aer Lingus plane, adapted to modern times by moving from its... Read more
Irish bishops call for voters to prioritize human dignity and common good
The Catholic hierarchy’s statement to the electorate underscored the social and moral concerns that should shape voters’ choices. Read more
Investigation to open in Ireland after 2,300 abuse allegations in religious-run schools
The announcement comes as a report from the Irish government revealed that 2,395 allegations of abuse had been made in... Read more
Irish authorities investigating stabbing of Catholic chaplain as possible terror incident
Father Paul Murphy was reportedly stabbed multiple times on Thursday outside of Renmore Army Barracks in the coastal town of... Read more
Irish archbishop and apostolic nuncio to EU Noël Treanor dies at 73
Before being appointed nuncio in late 2022, Treanor served as bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor. Read more
Ireland’s March for Life draws thousands amid ‘soaring’ abortions
Ahead of Ireland’s elections, speakers urged march attendees to “think pro-life” this year. Read more
Irish voters keep motherhood, traditional family in constitution
Irish voters by large margins rejected proposed changes to the 1937 Irish Constitution. Read more
Irish voters mull constitutional amendments downgrading traditional family structure
Voters in Ireland went to the polls today to decide on whether or not to strip from the country’s constitution... Read more
Ireland at a crossroads: Redefining family, motherhood on the ballot
Proposed changes to the Irish Constitution would abolish “all reference to motherhood,” Ireland’s bishops argue. Read more
Catholic to lead Northern Ireland’s government for first time in history
First Minister Michelle O'Neill is a member of Sinn Féin and officially supports the reunification of the Republic of Ireland... Read more
Ireland celebrates 1,500th anniversary of St. Brigid’s death
On Thursday, Ireland celebrates the 1,500th anniversary of the death of St. Brigid of Kildare, the Emerald Isle’s female patron... Read more
Irish Medical Council strips directive banning ‘deliberate killing’ of patients
The council changed its directive on end-of-life care to remove a line that said doctors should “not participate in the... Read more
Irish diocese to rely on laity to preside over funerals amid shortage of priests
A major vocation crisis could result in fewer than 10 active priests in the diocese in less than 20 years,... Read more
Irish priest calls musician Shane MacGowan’s raucous funeral Mass ‘a scandal’
The Mass included a live performance of “Fairy Tale of New York” and other nonreligious songs composed by the late... Read more
Hard-living Irish musician Shane MacGowan received last rites before he died, family says
MacGowan was raised a Catholic and often used Catholic imagery in his songs, though he did not practice the faith... Read more
Irish president honors WWII hero Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty at the Vatican
Ireland’s President Michael Higgins in a Vatican ceremony on Oct. 19 paid tribute to O’Flaherty, an Irish priest who hid... Read more
Ireland’s bishops decide to return 30% of Church grounds to nature by 2030
The Church in Ireland is implementing the encyclical Laudato Si’ by setting a goal for all dioceses and parishes: Make... Read more
Cardinal Timothy Dolan celebrates Mass at historic ‘Mass rock’ during pilgrimage to Ireland
New York’s archbishop tweeted a video of himself paying tribute to the Irish who had to escape to the woods... Read more
Legacy of Irish teenager who inspired a nation lives on 10 years after his death
Only a few weeks before he died, 16-year-old Donal Walsh went on national television to remind people of the value... Read more
