The Irish Times

Ukrainians in Kilkenny: ‘We are so grateful for all of the help and assistance’

Since the Yevsiutins arrived they have been immersed in the local environs and culture

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 06:00

Bishop criticises State ‘hesitancy’ over ending direct provision

Denis Nulty says 2024 deadline for closing ‘cold and unacceptable system’ too far away

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 14:40

First diocesan bishop ordained in Ireland since Covid-19 arrived

Paul Dempsey (49) becomes new Bishop of Achonry at ceremony in Ballaghaderreen

Sun Aug 30 2020 - 21:02

Public church services suspended – but online prayers continue

Cancellation of some other church gatherings now extends to end of June

Fri Mar 20 2020 - 10:51

Objective of referendum is not to support marriage, but to liberalise divorce

Accepting this proposal would not be in the interest of family life or of society in general

Tue May 21 2019 - 01:00

In a world needing a revolution in love, Catholic marriage still works

Many couples remain true to their vows, they are not mercy to shifts in mood

Tue Feb 12 2019 - 01:00

Growing speculation that Archbishop Diarmuid Martin will step down

Question remains if Rome will allow the Dublin Archbishop to go

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 00:01

Pope’s visit and World Meeting of Families gets stamp of approval

Stamps on religious topics ‘always really popular with those attending events’

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 17:50

Anti-abortion doctor’s address to First Communion Mass defended

Mother walks out in protest saying abortion ‘not appropriate’ subject for children

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 21:36

Repealing Eighth ‘could lead to euthanasia and eugenics’

Bishop says there are effects if society decides ‘human life is disposable’

Sun Apr 15 2018 - 12:56

Victims of Fr Finegan should ‘not suffer in silence’, bishop says

Catholic Bishop Denis Nulty said he was “deeply ashamed” of priest’s behaviour

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 12:24

Nigerian bishop arrives in Ireland as Vatican’s new envoy

Archbishop Jude Okolo is a member of the Igbo community at the centre of Biafra conflict

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 19:38

State’s youngest priest looking forward to challenge ahead

Portlaoise’s Fr David Vard (25) hopes his use of social media will help reach out to youth

Tue Aug 01 2017 - 01:00

Link between recession and marital strife revealed in new figures

Numbers seeking counselling climb dramatically as a consequence of economic crash

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 16:11

Just 1% of students ‘opt out’ of religion classes in Catholic schools

Submissions on NCCA plans for curriculum argue parents happy with faith-based model

Mon Dec 19 2016 - 01:00

Catholic bishops voice their support for Maynooth

Leading clerics back St Patrick’s College amid controversy

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 10:04

Archbishops lead centenary pilgrimage to Somme sites

Catholic and Church of Ireland primates to accompany 30 pilgrims to France and Belgium

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 21:45

Rome’s treatment of censured Irish priests a ‘great scandal’

Catholic bishops urged to develop more just and respectful process for dealing with cases

Mon May 23 2016 - 01:00

Priests seek national synod to tackle Catholic vocations ‘crisis’

Association of Catholic Priests says members are subjected to ‘huge mental and physical pressure’

Sat May 21 2016 - 15:03

Couples ‘more likely to split’ over social media than infidelity

‘The more communicative devices we have, the less communicative in relationships,' says Accord

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 09:23

Ploughing: Almost 80,000 turn out for day one of event

President Higgins praises rural highlight as World Ploughing chief marvels at scale

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 01:00

Fourth funeral in wake of Athy car crash takes place

Only child Ashling Middleton remembered as a ‘creative free spirit’

Sat Jan 10 2015 - 17:40

Miriam Lord: Ploughing, celebrities and the papal nuncio

Almost 125,000 turn up at Carter family farm in Co Laois for day two of ‘the Ploughing’

Thu Sept 25 2014 - 01:01

Ploughing championships attracts its biggest ever crowd

Papal Nuncio describes the event as ‘absolutely terrific’

Wed Sept 24 2014 - 19:27

Can the Irish Catholic Church learn from the Anglican Alpha way towards revival?

Model has been very successful in US Catholic experience

Tue Sept 09 2014 - 00:01

Meath farmer Eddie Downey elected president of IFA

Deputy presidency a close-fought battle but Tim O’Leary from Cork won out

Wed Dec 18 2013 - 01:00

Children of the diaspora come back to spread the gospel in Ireland

Cardinal, papal nuncio and two bishops welcome newly-arrived nuns to Drogheda

Tue Aug 20 2013 - 01:00

Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal arrive in Drogheda

‘They will not be teaching in schools or working in hospitals’

Fri Aug 16 2013 - 01:36

Bishop-elect admits these are ‘difficult days’ for priests

Fr Denis Nulty will become country’s youngest Catholic bishop

Tue May 07 2013 - 15:56