The Irish Times

Right-to-die campaigner unveils death capsule

Dr Nitschke’s self-build capsule allows people to end their lives using gas instead of drugs

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 19:17

Bishop appeals to sports groups for volunteers to steward masses

Stewards could assist with maintaining social distancing over Christmas, says Bishop

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 12:18

Cork shootings: Mourners at Mark O’Sullivan’s funeral told of devoted and caring son

Congregation told young law graduate had a future life that was full of possibilities

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 17:41

Assisting in suicide is a ‘false exercise of compassion’, bishop says

People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny introduced Dying with Dignity bill last week

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 22:01

Vatican decrees plenary indulgence for all Catholics dealing with coronavirus

Bishops recommend no removal at funerals and advise priests against visiting sufferers

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 07:29

Prelate rallies Catholic faithful in wake of sex abuse scandals

‘We continue to work for healing of memories and hearts,’ says Bishop William Crean

Sun Aug 25 2019 - 19:51

Lay people should be involved in decisions on priest shortages, says ACP

Comments come after Co Kerry parish left without resident priest for the first time

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 19:10

Bishops' Conference to divest from fossil fuels in line with papal pledge

The leading Irish Catholic charity to withdraw investment in oil companies to fight climate change

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 11:02

Gardaí seek to identify if clerical sex images taken on altar are real

If genuine, gardaí will look to find men involved and establish who published images

Thu May 10 2018 - 19:05

Bishop says ‘culture of abortion’ would be ‘horrendous’

Dr William Crean says focus should not be solely on individual ‘sad and painful’ situations

Mon May 07 2018 - 18:26

Cork cleric appointed to senior protocol position at Vatican

‘A great personal honour’ for Msgr Joseph Murphy – Bishop of Cloyne William Crean

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 20:56

Churches not suitable to hold wakes, says bishop

Funeral guidelines issued as churches becoming ‘social place rather than place of reverence’

Sun Jan 21 2018 - 11:22

Catholic bishops appeal for east Africa famine donations

Special collections to take place at all Masses across Ireland over July 22nd/23rd

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 18:42

Widower to become priest 50 years after starting clerical studies

Father of two decided to resume religious studies after the death of his wife

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 10:25

East Africa faces catastrophe as world is distracted

Families and children starve as focus of donors stolen by antics of politicians

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 01:00

Fundraising drive to restore Cobh cathedral pipe organ hits high note

St Colman’s organ among finest examples of craftsmanship by Dublin instrument builders

Sun Mar 12 2017 - 17:23

Ex-priest loses appeal to pope on dismissal for ‘abusing minors’

Dan Duane (78) already lost two appeals on decision by Canonical Court to dismiss him

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 20:24

Woman jailed for stealing from bishop’s unlocked car

Leanna Hughes (22) took items including crosses and chains from boot in Kilkenny

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 14:32

Pope Francis to lead prayers for peace in Syria and Middle East

Ecumenical commemorations are part of marking the anniversary of the Reformation

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 19:09

Catholic bishops voice their support for Maynooth

Leading clerics back St Patrick’s College amid controversy

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 10:04

Residents evacuated as Cork school is badly damaged in fire

‘It is devastating. This is a good school with a long standing record,’ a local councillor says

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 11:14

Call for proper Church structures for priests falsely accused of child sex abuse

Fr Hazelwood says Church presumes priests are guilty until they prove their innocence

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 11:57

Politicians and media accused of trying to destroy Catholic Church

Bishop of Cloyne William Crean identifies secular ‘determination ’ to eliminate church

Mon May 30 2016 - 19:39

Social Democrat banned from reading at Mass due to abortion views

Ken Curtin told two weeks ago he was being removed from the rota of lectors

Thu May 26 2016 - 11:39

Social Democrats member removed as Mass reader on abortion issue

Ken Curtin has ‘fruitful’ meeting with bishop over removal due to party policy on abortion

Mon May 23 2016 - 16:35

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

Priest who officiated at Buncrana funeral reflects on grief

Turbulent life of clerical vocation recalled at Holy Thursday Masses across Ireland

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 16:49

‘Vigilante’ Catholics’ letter led to Flannery’s ban, says priest

Talk by Fr Tony Flannery cancelled after complaint over his vote in marriage referendum

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 17:01

Taoiseach praises sacrifices of patriot Thomas Kent

Thousands attend State funeral for executed 1916 rebel at home in Castlelyons, Co Cork

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 07:54

Thomas Kent’s remains return to Cork for State funeral

Rising rebel will be in repose in Collins Barracks before ceremony on Friday

Thu Sept 17 2015 - 01:00

Cloyne child protection officer resigns in dispute with bishop

Official disagreed with prelate’s inaction over defrocked priest who continued to say Mass

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 19:28

Fr Tony Flannery disappointed at ‘silencing’ by bishop

Withdrawal of invitation an example of bishop using his authority to ‘lay down the law’

Sun Aug 23 2015 - 20:26

Bishop cancels talk by liberal priest Fr Tony Flannery

Cleric has liberal views on women priests, homosexuality and contraception

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 21:07

Bishop compares migrant deaths to famine coffin ships

Bishop Crean pays tribute to Irish Naval Service and calls on Europe to do more

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 13:26