• Donal Walsh pictured with his parents Fionbarr and Elma, following his 'Local Hero Award' from Radio Kerry and Kerry's Eye in March. Photo: Kerry’s Eye
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    Donal Walsh's fight for life will continue to inspire young people following the teenager's death last weekend.

  • Excommunication: yes or not?

    The Church must be free to decide its own response on the abortion debate, writes David Quinn.

  • Ex-politicians should reduce pension as moral gesture

    Former leaders with large pensions making a small financial sacrifice would be a symbol of solidarity says Sarah Carey


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  • Bikers gather for annual Mass
  • Practical ideas for parish faith development
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  • Vatican II and Pope Francis – where to from here…
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News

  • Bikers gather for annual Mass

    The Sacred Heart Church in Clones, Co. Monaghan was the venue for the 11th annual Mass for bikers


  • Donal’s brave message of hope will live on

    Donal Walsh's fight for life will continue to inspire young people following the teenager's death last weekend.


  • GPs reject motion supporting Govt abortion bill

    The annual conference of Irish GPs held votes on three motions relating to abortion that came down to close margins.


  • State still failing children in care
  • Pope's WYD itinerary announced
  • PSNI in renewed appeal on Fr Magee shooting
  • CAR bishops issue grim report on Seleka takeover
  • Ossory ‘Faith Fest’ attracts thousands
  • Saudi orders man lashed for converting Muslim
  • Melkite community prays for kidnapped prelates
  • Graduations in MIC, Limerick
  • Death penalty sought for Dr Gosnell

Opinion

  • Does child protection only apply after the child is born?

    Is the current abortion draft legislation the kind of law that Ireland really wants, asks Nuala O'Loan.


  • Ex-politicians should reduce pension as moral gesture

    Former leaders with large pensions making a small financial sacrifice would be a symbol of solidarity says Sarah Carey


  • Fergie’s Catholic connections

    Alex Ferguson's marriage to a Catholic was to prove controversial for Rangers


  • Excommunication: yes or not?
  • Vatican II and Pope Francis – where to from here…
  • Excommunicate those favouring abortion
  • Gay Marriage, why not?
  • No respect in the abortion debate
  • Withholding Communion
  • Life is worth living
  • Champagne Socialists
  • Contradicting Christianity

Features

  • A bishop undaunted by differences

    Church of Ireland Bishop Harold Miller delves into ‘hot topics’ with Martin O’Brien


  • Practical ideas for parish faith development

    Bernadette Sweetman explores using Share the Good News as a catechetical resource.


  • Taking the Vatican to task

    Peter Costello examines the era in which The Irish Catholic was born.


  • Renewing a 'Living Church'
  • We are people of the Pentecost
  • Precious, unforgettable moments with our son
  • Planning at heart of diocesan faith development
  • The psychology of laughter
  • A remarkable priestly life
  • What does Church mean?
  • ‘Have hope and courage’
  • 'It's not enough just to believe, we have to love'

Family & Life

  • Keeping children safe online

    Mags Gargan speaks to an IT expert about internet safety for children


  • Faking it until he makes it

    Our son may have taken the first steps towards a personal relationship with God or he may be telling us what we want to hear.


  • Baking a cake for Pentecost

    With Confirmation season still running, this cake is perfect for a Confirmation on Pentecost


  • Finding hope in difficult times
  • Kells students named ‘Young Social Innovators of the Year 2013’
  • Opportunities for student summer jobs
  • It's important to read instructions on medicines
  • Pilgrims called to Kerry’s Camino
  • Marian devotion in Ireland
  • Preparing for the 'Road to Rio'
  • Options for volunteering abroad
  • The X case bill

Reviews

  • The new Pope: his life story so far

    Francis, Bishop of Rome, by Michael Collins (Columba Press, €9.99/£7.99)


  • The frank thoughts of a future Pope

    On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family and the Church in the 21st Century, by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Abraham Skorka (Bloomsbury, €17.80/£14.99)


  • How much is a life worth?

    A Hijacking (TBC)


  • The Pope as a Man of Culture
  • A library essential to national culture
  • Murder and media bias
  • Photo-sharing food for the hungry
  • Virtual blessings
  • Maynooth chapel gets Googled
  • Media diary for an historic week
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Blogs

  • Abortion push is ‘gravely immoral’ attack on life – Archbishop Martin

    Archbishop Eamon Martin has urged Catholics to continue to stand up for the rights to life of pregnant women and their unborn children.


  • Abortion bill “morally unacceptable” - Bishops

    Irish bishops oppose current abortion draft legislation


  • PLC dismiss assurances that abortion law will be restrictive

    The Pro Life Campaign and Government backbenchers voice their concerns over abortion draft legislation


  • New Bishop of Kerry appointed
  • 'Get a grip' Olivia
  • Fr Francis Bradley is new Derry diocese administrator
  • 'Limited demand' to hand over Catholic schools, Church insists
  • Is Church-bashing the new Brit-bashing?
  • Continue to deal ‘decisively’ with abuse – Pope
  • Stand up for mother and unborn child – Nuncio
  • Pope Francis praised Benedict XVI on Irish abuse stance
  • The first days of a new pontificate

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    A National Vigil of Prayer for Mothers and their Unborn Babies took place last Saturday in Knock, Co. Mayo under the theme 'Choose Life: We Cherish Them All'.


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