Irish bishop launches ‘MyFaith.ie’ for children preparing for Sacraments

On 13th October, Bishop Dermot Farrell launched a new interactive website to help prepare children for the celebration of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation. The parish-based programme now available at myfaith.ie. Underlining the need for effective preparation Bishop Farrell noted that “much has changed in our parishes and Church life and yet much... Read More

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October 12, 2020

Irish archbishops seek meeting with Taoiseach about Mass suspension

Ireland’s four Catholic archbishops have requested a meeting with the country’s Taoiseach to raise concerns about the fact that it is the only place in Europe where public worship has been suspended in response to a fresh wave of Covid-19. The four metropolitan archbishops wrote to Taoiseach Micheál Martin to highlight the disappointment of parishioners in the Irish Republic.... Read More

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October 8, 2020

Churches voice concern as Brexit talks hit critical phase

Irish Church leaders have appealed for renewed efforts to strengthen relationships across and between the islands and beyond amid a critical phase of the Brexit negotiations. In a joint statement, Church leaders from across the denominations warn that there is limited time remaining to prepare for Brexit and insist that it is in everyone’s interests... Read More

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October 3, 2020

Bishop thanks Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation for ‘magnanimous donation’

The Bishop of Ossory has thanked The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation for a “magnanimous donation of €500,000” to Catholic frontline charities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Bishop Dermot Farrell, Chair of the Council for Finance and General Purposes of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, acknowledged the significant donation of The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to charities... Read More

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September 30, 2020

Homelessness services not ready for second wave, Government warned

Services for the homeless across Ireland will be “very stretched” if a rise in homelessness coincides with a second wave of Covid-19 over the winter months, the Government has been warned. Focus Ireland voiced its concern despite a slight drop in the number of people recorded as homeless last month. New figures from the Department... Read More

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September 20, 2020

Listening to others is way to heal division, say researchers

Feeling misunderstood by other groups makes people more likely to support separatist causes like Brexit and Scottish independence, new research suggests. Academics studied links between political views and so-called ‘felt understanding’ – feeling understood and listened to by other groups, such as Europeans and EU institutions or the English public and politicians. The research also... Read More

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August 26, 2020

What are the rules on face coverings in UK schools?

The Government has tweaked the rules for face coverings in schools in England after coming under pressure to follow Scotland’s example, where older pupils will be required to wear face coverings in between lessons from next week. Here, we look at the policy on face coverings in schools across the UK. – What measures have... Read More

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August 20, 2020

Church leaders recommend wearing of face coverings during worship

The leaders of the main churches across the island of Ireland have united to recommend the wearing of face coverings during worship. In a joint statement, the Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, Presbyterians and Methodists said while governments on both sides of the border have not made face coverings compulsory at services, they recommend they... Read More

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August 14, 2020

Taoiseach recalls legacy of peacemaker John Hume as he says relationship with PM will work ‘very warmly’

Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheal Martin recalled the legacy of Catholic peacemaker John Hume as he said that the relationship between him and Prime Minister Boris Johnson would work “very warmly”. Mr Johnson and Mr Martin recently met for the first time since the Fianna Fail leader was elected to the position in June. “We look forward... Read More

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