Month: August 2026

‘Leadership’ 21st Sunday Year A 23 August 2026

Kieran O’Mahony osa died this morning in the Hospice, at Harold’s Cross, Dublin. Kieran was 75 and a very energetic young man! He was very healthy and his bike took…

STATEMENT FROM BISHOP LARRY DUFFY ANNOUNCING DIOCESAN CHANGES FOR DIOCESE OF CLOGHER 2026. Each year, the diocesan changes become more and more challenging. This year is no exception. A look…

Western People, 11.8.2026 Some time back an article in The Tablet by Michael Duggan, a freelance writer living in  Surrey, England, brought a new perspective to bear on what came to…

To balance the world economy, protect democracy and halt global warming, a wealth tax on the world’s wealthiest 1% is urgently needed – according to Thomas Piketty, the best-selling French…

Our annual Pilgrimage season in Lady’s Island is now in full swing. You might like to pay a visit or bring a group for an afternoon or evening. If you…

by Colleen Dulle August 14, 2026 In a recent letter publicly released today, Pope Leo XIV said that anyone involved in preparing liturgies, especially priests, must show “respect” for the liturgical…

THE UNUSUAL AND THE UNEXPECTED:   Mark O’Brien osa was Ordained on Saturday last, in St Augustine’s Limerick. Fearghal Caden and Adeel Abid will be Solemnly Professed in John’s Lane,…

September Messenger celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Basilica in Knock as well as three inspirational religious figures, all of whose causes for beatification are before the Church:  Fr Flanagan of Boys Town, Fr…

Being asked to act as an executor of a will for the first time brought with it mixed feelings. I felt honoured that someone had trusted me to ensure their…

‘Drifting’ 20th Sunday Year A 16 Aug 2026

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS STATEMENT  Christian Brothers typically agreeing settlements in under 1 year Contrary to recent commentary, the Christian Brothers’ focus remains resolutely on settling claims in a timely manner without…

Settler attacks have become a recurring reality in Taybeh, Palestine’s last remaining all-Christian village. Father Bashar Fawadleh, who has served as the Latin parish priest of Christ the Redeemer for…

Our annual Pilgrimage season opens here in Lady’s Island on next Saturday Aug 15. Below is the schedule. You might like to pay a visit or to bring a group…

We gather to celebrate our beautiful God, who was revealed to Elijah as a gentle breeze and who was not daunted by the storm on the lake. We are grateful…

For the past week the media have been full of the altercation between the judge and the Christian Brothers. I have been saddened by the whole affair. Sad, of course,…

The program for Pope Leo XIV’s fifth Apostolic Journey is published. During his time in France he will visit the cities of Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. Vatican News link…

INTO and Association of Catholic Priests have called for their own organisations to end associations with insurance group – the sporting body must follow suit Last week in the Irish Independent,…