I think Bishop Paul Connell’s guidelines on funerals are regrettable and very problematic.
Fundamentally, we now have a different regulation for Bishops and Priests from that of Lay People. Bishops
The big machinery of historical precedent or of "development of dogma" is an unnecessary distraction (not to mention alleged theological obstacles such as the nuptial nature of the church, requiring t
Pleasant surprise to read your article Kieran. Solid argument for ordination of women, especially considering those who went through the same hoops as their fellow seminarians...I presume you know the
Most certainly the Resurrection calls us to rejoice in the mercy of the Father, so why instead - in YouCat Q98 - the opposite emphasis, the call to contemplate the Father's will that Jesus should die?
Great article by Fr Hoban different times surely, lack of drugs, rapid spreading of disease, and recent searches revealed infants bodies got coffins & were not dumped in septic tanks.
Covetousness, much discussed in Romans 7, would be concupiscentia or cupiditas in Latin, and the CCC says that the ninth commandment refers to carnis concupiscentia. The tenth commandment is a supplem
Amid a tsunami of rage and media-enhanced moral hysteria no one feels able to raise a voice of caution. Belated reflection on injustices committed is needful in order to prevent the same thing happeni
Well spoken Brendan. My gut feeling all along has been that the full truth has not been told regarding the Tuam story. Time and articles such as yours will bring the truth to light. The babies remains
Your article triggered memories of the hysteria in Canada for several years over the reporting of mass graves of Indigenous children. "Alleged mass grave of Indigenous children at Catholic schools acr
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Irish Bishops Conference: Clarification on media reports of Bishop Connell’s Reposing of Remains guidelines
February 24 2026I think Bishop Paul Connell’s guidelines on funerals are regrettable and very problematic. Fundamentally, we now have a different regulation for Bishops and Priests from that of Lay People. Bishops
The Tablet: Kieran O’Mahony’s Letter to the Editor on Women Deacons
January 19 2026The big machinery of historical precedent or of "development of dogma" is an unnecessary distraction (not to mention alleged theological obstacles such as the nuptial nature of the church, requiring t
The Tablet: Kieran O’Mahony’s Letter to the Editor on Women Deacons
January 19 2026Pleasant surprise to read your article Kieran. Solid argument for ordination of women, especially considering those who went through the same hoops as their fellow seminarians...I presume you know the
22 Feb 2026 – 1st Sunday of Lent (A)
February 22 2026Most certainly the Resurrection calls us to rejoice in the mercy of the Father, so why instead - in YouCat Q98 - the opposite emphasis, the call to contemplate the Father's will that Jesus should die?
Brendan Hoban: Tuam’s nuns have been unfairly demonised
February 22 2026Great article by Fr Hoban different times surely, lack of drugs, rapid spreading of disease, and recent searches revealed infants bodies got coffins & were not dumped in septic tanks.
22 Feb 2026 – 1st Sunday of Lent (A)
February 22 2026Covetousness, much discussed in Romans 7, would be concupiscentia or cupiditas in Latin, and the CCC says that the ninth commandment refers to carnis concupiscentia. The tenth commandment is a supplem
Brendan Hoban: Tuam’s nuns have been unfairly demonised
February 22 2026Amid a tsunami of rage and media-enhanced moral hysteria no one feels able to raise a voice of caution. Belated reflection on injustices committed is needful in order to prevent the same thing happeni
Brendan Hoban: Tuam’s nuns have been unfairly demonised
February 22 2026I always felt that the nuns were treated unfairy. They did their up most best.
Brendan Hoban: Tuam’s nuns have been unfairly demonised
February 22 2026Well spoken Brendan. My gut feeling all along has been that the full truth has not been told regarding the Tuam story. Time and articles such as yours will bring the truth to light. The babies remains
Brendan Hoban: Tuam’s nuns have been unfairly demonised
February 22 2026Your article triggered memories of the hysteria in Canada for several years over the reporting of mass graves of Indigenous children. "Alleged mass grave of Indigenous children at Catholic schools acr
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