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The Pope’s Visit to Ireland

By Sharon Ní Chonchúir, Contributor
September / October 2018

September 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment

When I was growing up in the 1980s, a photo of Pope John Paul II hung above many Irish fireplaces. That pope held a special place in Irish Catholics’ hearts, as he was the first and only pope ever to visit the country. He visited in 1979. There wasn’t another papal visit until this summer when Pope Francis came for the World Meeting of Families. He arrived in Dublin on … [Read more...] about The Pope’s Visit to Ireland

Dallas Dubliner Bishop Headed to the Vatican

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October / November 2016

October 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Dallas bishop Kevin J. Farrell, a Dublin native, has been named to a new position at the Vatican. In August, Pope Francis named Farrell – who had served nearly a decade as Bishop of Dallas, Texas – the leader of a new Vatican department designed to explore matters related to “the Laity, the Family and Life.” This comes at a time when reformers are calling for changes in the … [Read more...] about Dallas Dubliner Bishop Headed to the Vatican

Apology Demanded for N.I. Priest's Yoga Comments

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2015

March 16, 2015 by 1 Comment

Father Reverend Roland Colhoun, a priest at Waterside Parish of Roman Catholic Diocese of Derry in Northern Ireland, as reported by The Derry Journal, “warned parishioners against taking part in yoga” while saying mass in Drumsurn recently. “Yoga is certainly a risk,” he said. “There’s the spiritual health risk.” “It’s a slippery slope from yoga to Satan”, RT channel quoted … [Read more...] about Apology Demanded for N.I. Priest's Yoga Comments

News in Brief

By Irish America Staff
February / March 2015

January 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Gay Priest Comes Out Father Martin Dolan, a priest at the Church of St Nicholas of Myra in Francis Street in Dublin's city for 15 years, came out as gay to his parishioners during a Sunday Mass in early January while calling for same-sex marriage equality in advance of the country’s May referendum on the issue. He received a standing ovation from his parishioners. The Dublin … [Read more...] about News in Brief

Cardinal Meets Abuse Victims

By Frank Shouldice, Contributor
February / March 2003

February 1, 2003 by Leave a Comment

Desmond Connell, Archbishop of Dublin, met with victims of clerical sexual abuse in an attempt to defuse widespread anger with the Church's handling of abuse cases. Two victims, Marie Collins and Ken Reilly, had said they would organize a protest march to the archbishop's residence and demand that he stand down. In response, Cardinal Connell invited them to discuss the … [Read more...] about Cardinal Meets Abuse Victims

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