Results from Tag: 'church in ireland'
Biden Has Tearful Meeting With Priest Who Performed Last Rites on His Son
The priest, Father Frank O’Grady, had administered the sacrament to Beau in 2015 while serving as a chaplain for the United States Army at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Signs of Hope and Renewal Amid the Dramatic Decline of the Catholic Church in Ireland
In 2021, a survey by the Association of Catholic Priests found that only about 30% of Catholics in Ireland attend Mass weekly — a significant drop from 91% in 1975.
Catholic Gap Year Program in Ireland Prepares Young People for Lifelong Mission
Seven alumni of the program have gone on to enter the priesthood or religious life. Others have met their spouse during their time at Holy Family Mission.
Irish Priest Reprimanded by Bishop for Homilies About Sin
In his recent sermon, the Irish priest reflected on sin, penitence, sainthood, and God’s forgiveness.
Report: 1 in 5 Irish Priests and Brothers Have Died in the Past Three Years
The newspaper said that “the figures from the directories are likely to be conservative, because not every religious order or diocese reports the death of its clergy to Veritas,” the publisher of the directories.
Filmmaker Highlights How John Paul II’s 1979 Visit Aided Irish Peace Process
John Paul II in Ireland: A Plea for Peace gives historic lens to Protestant-Catholic conflict.
Irish Prime Minister Tells Catholic Hospitals: You Must Perform Abortions
Critics say Leo Varadkar’s announcement, that upcoming abortion legislation will allow no exemptions for institutions, violates religious freedom.
Ireland’s Government Goes All In on Repealing Pro-Life Amendment
A special Jan. 29 cabinet meeting formally approved holding a referendum at the end of May.
Is This the Death of the Catholic Church in Ireland?
COMMENTARY: There have been three key moments in the recent history of the Irish Church when leading bishops and priests could have chosen to strengthen the faith of the people. Instead, poor choices and inaction have weakened what remains.
