Sexuality and spirituality are the ‘same pure water’ – Catholic priest
Gay priest Fr Bernárd Lynch argues sexuality is ‘total, ecstatic self-transcendence’
Irish gay Catholic priest to be honoured by President Higgins
Fr Bernárd Lynch best known for his work with Aids victims in New York and London
The Irish Times view on changes in the Catholic church: a chance to renew
Imminent retirements are an opportunity for the church to rebuild following the catastrophic consequences of its handling of the clerical child sex abuse crisis
World can draw inspiration from pope, says President Higgins
Missionaries praised for standing in solidarity with people across developing world
Audit critical of five Catholic male congregations on child protection
Tusla review finds ‘a clear shift in attitudes and culture within the congregations’
Priest’s brainchild shows it’s not all bad news from Kenya
Shalom, devised by Fr Padraig Devine, carries out research into the causes of conflict
Lawyer Amal Clooney nominated for Tipperary Peace Prize
Other nominees include Fr Patrick Devine, Martin McGuinness and Amnesty Ireland
I’m following in my uncle’s footsteps as a humanitarian
He was a priest in Africa. I work for Médecins Sans Frontières in Papua New Guinea, helping victims of gender-based violence
Aran-born missionary, teacher and devoted husband
Pádraig O’Toole: April 18th, 1938 - October 23rd, 2015
Peace partnership centre agreed between Maynooth and Kenya
Shalom centre for reconciliation set up by award-winning Irish priest in 2009
The harpist and the missionary: a love story
Musician Mary O’Hara and former priest Pádraig O’Toole had already lived eventful lives by the time they met
Why do some missionary societies still lag behind when it comes to child protection?
Generally positive reviews of dioceses shows Irish Catholic Church could teach bishops overseas
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