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Compassion, Inclusion and Courage This Service on Sunday, link below, is a gentle expression of God’s power and grace in all His beloved children. I pray that all involved in…

Audio of Brendan Hoban’s ACI presentation on Synodality on 24 June 2021 https://soundcloud.com/user-211747038/aci-brendan-hoban-on-synodality-24-june-2021

Marx makes his mark on Church reform Western People June 22nd 2021 In 2013, when Pope Benedict surprised the Catholic world by resigning as pope – the first in 600…

The annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage, traditionally the last Sunday in July, is being extended this year because of Covid restrictions and to ensure the safety of pilgrims. Instead of a…

America Magazine reports: Some Catholics in the United States are deeply concerned about the German church’s “synodal way.” A quick YouTube search returns titles like, “What is going on in Germany!?!?!”…

Dear Friend in Christ, We at Root & Branch are emboldened by the efforts of so many individuals and groups like yours around the world with a common agenda of…

Every day is a school day Little things matter: Saturday was a beautiful day. I found Templeogue Cemetery after a little detour. How did I miss it? It was so…

Hope springs eternal in this post-Covid era Western People 15th June 2021 By the time you read this – if you follow Mayo football – you will know if Mayo…

The launch of Dipping Into Life Messenger Publications invites you to join us for the ONLINE BOOK LAUNCH of Dipping Into Life 40 Reflections for a Fragile Faith By Alan…

RNS – Religious News Service reports: A group of 60 Catholic Democrats in the House of Representatives, including Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, released a “statement of principles” Friday…

What will ‘Synodality‘ mean for Catholicism in Ireland? ACI Zoom Meeting June 24, 2021 at 8.00 p.m. Fr Brendan Hoban to speak to ACI on Killala Diocese’s three-year listening process …

Bishops express thanks for over 550 submissions received for Synodal Pathway During their 2020 Winter General Meeting, bishops decided to proceed along a Synodal Pathway and, since then, have been…

Garda Vetting is not fit for purpose according to Michael Commane in his blog Occasional Scribbles. “…I actually find it a demeaning procedure. Every time I fill out those forms some…

The Catholic Universe (and Catholic Times) announced its immediate closure last week. The Universe has served the Catholic community devotedly since 1860. It also means the end of Catholic Times columnist Chris McDonnell’s…

We are academics working in the Centre for Mission and Ministries at the Pontifical University, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth. We are conducting a pilot study to explore the experience of…

Is sauce for the goose not sauce for the gander? Western People 8th June 2021 In an age of very specific expertise, we tend to consult the recognised authorities and,…

“For singing till his heaven fills,’T is love of earth that he instils.”                                                                                   (George Meredith.) Where have all the swans gone… My life is disrupted. The morning begins talking to…

Every day, La Croix International brings you in-depth analysis and exceptional articles, unravelling the issues and policies that are alive in the Vatican and the Catholic Church. Seven Days Free…

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His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Father Ger Nash, a priest of the Diocese of Killaloe, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns.  The news of this Episcopal…