The foreign-born priests I have spoken with say they plan to return home in the future. May this interlude be a happy memory for them.
Confirmation: A catholic Bishop gave a talk to future confirmati
The many foreign-born priests have altered dramatically the character and quality of Irish diocesan life for both clergy and laity. How are we embracing their culture and dialoguing with them? We cann
All priests need to retire at 75.
The best that elderly priests can do is train lay people, invite them to shadow them and learn.
Lay people can lead funeral rites, including the funeral service.
Give
Fr. Seamus your Article is rather moving. Clearly you are a man committed to the Service of your Parishioners.
As a layman with several Chronic health conditions, I find myself admitted to Hospital
While it is an interesting perspective on Jesus and you mention his life and death, you didn't mention the resurrection, do you differ from the Church on this, or have I misunderstood?
I agree with Seamus that confirmation could be stopped.
Passive reception of the Sacraments which over emphasize the priest's power and neglect the internal spiritual commitment for the recipient ha
Cultic addiction has taken hold of a vast number of Americans and of the GOP -- it cannot be cured by elections -- even a politically disempowered GOP will still be the Trump cult and the addiction wi
Key Message:
When we refuse to forgive, we keep yesterday’s pain alive today.
Let us forgive, hand the person over to Jesus, and get our happiness back!!
Homily:
"80 per cent of the Christian electorate" -- a lot of US Christianity strikes me as deeply fake. I cannot imagine Irish Christians voting for Trump. The American tragedy reaches deeper than issues of
Letter to The Irish Times (10 September 2026)
Sir, – People of faith in Ireland, specifically Christians, should disassociate themselves from the racist, misogynist and warmongering policies of the
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