Root and Branch Zoom: 2.00pm TODAY – Thomas O’Loughlin

In his Western People column Brendan Hoban reminisces about his ‘Late Late’ moment on the famous programme that saw Brian D’Arcy challenge Cardinal Cathal Daly.
“D’Arcy, of course, was right in what he said on that 1995 Late Late Show. I salute his courage in saying it, when so many said nothing, even though they knew he was right and knew too that it needed to be said. And we all know now that what has happened in the last 25 years validates what D’Arcy said on that night.”

You are cordially invited to a Zoom presentation with   Derek Scally   Author   ‘The Best Catholics in the World’   on   Friday May 21st at 8.00pm  …

Vatican Press Office short statement (as part of its daily bulletin): Removal of bishop of Tyler, U.S.A., and appointment of apostolic administrator The Holy Father has removed Bishop Joseph E….

Michael Maginn writes: Leaving aside much of the dramatic, colourful and unhelpful imagery that has come down to us concerning Purgatory, the essential teaching rings true: our sense of incompleteness,…

Seamus Ahearne is ruminating again on the everyday goings on in church and life: “It is right to be critical.  There is much to be critical about.  But the warmth, heart and fun of Church has to be celebrated.  Faith of course isn’t ‘Happy Clappy’ but there needs to be a Lifting of the Heart and a smile.  Always.”

14th November, 8pm London timeCome and join us to find out Why are we OUTSIDE THE SYNOD? “The main protagonist of the Synod is the Holy Spirit,” says Pope Francis.We hope, pray,…