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Breaking News The music of everyday: Stephen Sondheim has died. His mentor and inspiration was Oscar Hammerstein. They have left us a rich musical legacy. Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) said: “The…

Vatican News reports: Pope Francis begins the third day of his 5-day Apostolic Journey, departing Cyprus for Greece on Saturday morning. By Benedict Mayaki, SJ After two days in Cyprus, Pope…

A game-changer for smaller Catholic dioceses Western People 30.11.2021 The letter, published a week or so ago, from the Catholic bishops of Galway and Clonfert, is what we call ‘a…

Following several requests for the Synod feature at the ACP AGM 2021… Click on the link to hear Kieran O’Mahony, followed by Peter McLoughlin and Patricia Melvin (Killala Diocese). Gerry…

The Synodal Process has been launched in the Irish Church. Though from what I have seen on the ground, nothing much is happening as yet. But it is early days….

A generation in search of spirituality Western People 23.11.2021   A poem, Bravado, by Gerard Hanberry stays with me. It’s a re-action to a conversation with a friend, about life,…

RTÉ Radio 1 – The Leap of Faith, Friday 26 Nov 2021 What now for the Catholic Church? Presenter Michael Comyn In discussion are Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick, who…

The Tablet reports: Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, said permanent deacons are a gift for the Church. Brenda Drumm, Catholic Communications Office Permanent deacons are a “gift for the Church”…

Patsy McGarry from The Irish Times reports: Almost half of the 312 priests in Dublin’s Catholic Archdiocese are more than 70 years old, with just two students preparing for priesthood….

Tuam Archdiocese There is a deep sense of sadness and loss throughout the diocese today at the news of the death of priest and poet Fr. Pat O’Brien following an…

“Something that will not acknowledge conclusion insists that we forever begin.” (Kennelly B) Ruffians or idiots: Each day, I watch and hope that no undertaker rings. Funerals dictate how the…

America Magazine reports: Pope Francis has given a text called “The Beatitudes of the Bishop” to all the Italian bishops meeting in plenary assembly in Rome. The text offers encouragement…

Columban’s Day Sermon Good evening and thank you for inviting me here to preach at this Columban service in Bangor Abbey. As a Columban missionary, it is a great privilege…

Taken from ACI website: On the evening of the 28th October 2021, Kate Moynihan, CEO of LINC spoke on an ACI ZOOM presentation about the lived experience of the LGBTQI+…

Reflections on COP 26 in Glasgow and the Future Challenges of Climate Change Sean McDonagh SSC The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established by the United Nations Environment…

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Black ‘47 Historians of the Great Famine have long lamented the lack of local research reflected in the paucity of regional studies and how areas well…

Posting this link again to make for easier access as people still want to listen back to it. AGM 2021 Running Order: Chair Gerry O’Connor CSsR 00.00.01. Welcome and Opening…

Both the diocese of Galway and diocese of Clonfert have posted messages on their respsective websites today of the intention of Pope Francis to appoint a single Bishop to the…

Dance as though no one is watching. Symphony: ‘Symphony’ by Clean Bandit, is familiar to all. The words, in the song too, are rather appropriate. Rose Ayling-Ellis was magnificent. She…

The New York Times – Opinion Guest Essay. By Michael O’Loughlin Mr. O’Loughlin, a correspondent for a Catholic news organization, is the author of “Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold…