Irish religious leaders seek action against China over persecution of Uighurs
Treatment of ethnic minority ‘one of most egregious human tragedies since Holocaust’
Fr Martin Hayes appointed new Bishop of Kilmore
Journey brought Tipperary native from Silicon Valley to lead diocese which includes Co Cavan
Cavan man ordained auxiliary bishop of Armagh archdiocese
Fr Michael Router is told new life will be ‘fulfilling’ but ‘not without its challenges’
A long journey: The first Spiritan priest to be ordained in Ireland since 2001
Three new priests are being ordained in Ireland this week, in an era of dwindling vocations
Does Ireland really need so many Catholic dioceses?
As numbers decline, the church may have to consider amalgamations
Catholic bishops speak of ‘hostility’ and ‘persecution’ of church
‘In every age people have written obituary of the church and our age is no exception’
Victims of paedophile priest Brendan Smyth to get new court hearing
Man, sister and cousin claim Catholic Church failed to disclose information prior to settlement
Fr Tony Flannery vows to keep fighting for church reform
Banned priest: ‘It’s all falling apart so fast; it’s collapsing rapidly. Some say it’s too late’
Hawe family buried following funeral service in Cavan
Alan Hawe, his wife Clodagh and sons Liam, Niall and Ryan were found dead at their home
Matt Cooper goes looking for a slice of that big Apple pie
Radio review: ‘The Last Word’, ‘Lunchtime’, ‘Morning Ireland’, ‘Today with Sean O’Rourke’
Cavan deaths: ‘We don’t know if we will ever understand’
People of Ballyjamesduff are ‘numbed and traumatised’ by murder-suicide
Catholic bishops voice their support for Maynooth
Leading clerics back St Patrick’s College amid controversy
Trio abused by Brendan Smyth seek permission to sue Bishop
If information about Smyth had been disclosed by the church, assaults would have been avoided counsel claims
Court halts actions over Brendan Smyth child sex abuse
Three victims of dead paedophile priest sued Bishop and Cardinal for failing to protect them
End of Brendan Smyth case brings sorry saga to a close
Abuse by priest could have been prevented had church authorities acted sooner
Catholic group calls for commission on celibacy and female deacons
Association of Catholics in Ireland says in 10 years many parishes won’t have resident priest
Church accused of deceit and fraud in Smyth settlements case
Cardinal Brady being sued in personal capacity following role in 1975 inquiry
Nigerian Catholic priests invited to serve in Kilmore diocese
Bishop O’Reilly to discuss allowing priests to marry and appointing female deacons
Senior clergy figures speak in favour of No vote in referendum
Archbishop Michael Neary says Church is against proposal to redefine marriage
Abuse issue cast cloud over ‘humble pastor’ Cardinal Seán Brady
Analysis: primate’s loyalty to institution cost him on abuse issue
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Seán Brady’s resignation
Primate led through ‘most turbulent period since the Penal Laws’
Tributes paid to Cardinal Seán Brady
Cleric described as a ‘humble pastor of deep faith’ who ‘worked tirelessly to achieve peace in Ireland’
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