Priest’s Rumored Involvement in IRA Bombings Revisited in Lawsuit Against Derry Diocese
Three bombs exploded without warning on July 31, 1972 in the County Derry village of Claudy, killing nine people and injuring more than 30.
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Beloved Granny Whose Catholic Faith Went Viral on EWTN Dies at 107
Born in 1913, Nancy was recognized as one of Ireland’s oldest women. She cherished every moment of her life as a gift from God.
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.
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.
