Irish Jesuits Apologize for ‘Shameful’ Mishandling of Abuse Case
The Irish Jesuits confirmed in March 2021 that Father Joseph Marmion had abused boys “sexually, emotionally and physically” at the school in the 1970s.
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Pilgrims Climb St. Patrick’s Holy Mountain — ‘Symbol of Ireland’s Enduring Faith’
Croagh Patrick, also known as ‘The Reek,’ is a place of pilgrimage holding a deep spiritual significance for the Irish people. Traditionally, on one Sunday every summer, pilgrims congregate there for Reek Sunday to climb the mountain. Now, COVID-19 has brought challenges and some new opportunities.
Ireland’s Religious Education Teachers Concerned by Bullying of Practicing Catholic Students
Sociology professor James O’Higgins Norman noted in an opening statement that much bullying behavior was driven by issues of identity.
The Rise and Fall of the Sacred Heart in Dublin
Through the efforts of Dublin’s Frank Duff, the seedy Monto district was transformed and claimed for the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Ireland Returns to Worship After Months Away From the Mass
Following a year of pandemic-induced disruption, Irish lay Catholics speak.
Public Masses to Resume in Ireland from May 10 with 50-Person Limit
Public Masses have remained suspended in Ireland for months despite restrictions being lifted in neighboring countries.
Irish Moves to Ban ‘LGBT Conversion Therapy’ Will Help Silence Religion, Critics Warn
Fr. Bochanski of Courage International said, “Surely there are other ways that the state can protect people from harm without so widely chilling honest conversation and compassionate pastoral care.”
All-Ireland Primate Criticizes ‘Draconian’ New Regulation on Public Worship
The text forbids large indoor gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a narrow list of exceptions, including for priests celebrating Mass via live stream, as well as wedding receptions and funerals.
With Churches Closed Due to COVID, Priest Celebrates Easter Sunday Mass on Ancient Rock
Amid lockdown, a priest in Ireland celebrates the greatest feast day at an ancient site where Catholics have gone to worship in hiding.
Police in Ireland Fine Catholic Priest for Offering Public Masses
Citing sources close to the priest, local media reported that Father Hughes was not willing to pay the fine and was ready to be jailed rather than cease public worship.
