Catholic Church in Ireland
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Report: Irish Church abuse allegations jumped 50% in 1 year
Child abuse allegations in the Irish Church reached their highest level since 2009 following a probe into Church-run school abuses. Read more
Over 10,000 pilgrims gather in Knock, Ireland, for 40th All Ireland Rosary Rally
This past weekend, over 10,000 pilgrims joined together at the national Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland, to mark the 40th... Read more
Record number of adults baptized in Dublin as faith grows among young Irish
Church leaders in Dublin say Ireland’s increase in adult baptisms is a journey of accompaniment and catechesis. Read more
Barefoot and hungry pilgrims keep returning to Ireland’s most grueling pilgrimage
Lough Derg is renowned among the faithful for its physically grueling but spiritually uplifting three-day pilgrimage. Read more
Poll takes pulse of religion, spirituality in Ireland
The Dublin-based Iona Institute for Religion and Society has released a comprehensive report that highlights significant shifts in religious attitudes... Read more
Irish bishop appointed to shepherd two dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to lead the Diocese of Achonry while continuing as bishop of Elphin. Read more
Dublin Airport aircraft blessing: New chaplain continues 77-year Irish Catholic custom
The ceremony, which began in 1947 with a single Aer Lingus plane, adapted to modern times by moving from its... Read more
Irish bishops call for voters to prioritize human dignity and common good
The Catholic hierarchy’s statement to the electorate underscored the social and moral concerns that should shape voters’ choices. Read more
Investigation to open in Ireland after 2,300 abuse allegations in religious-run schools
The announcement comes as a report from the Irish government revealed that 2,395 allegations of abuse had been made in... Read more
Irish authorities investigating stabbing of Catholic chaplain as possible terror incident
Father Paul Murphy was reportedly stabbed multiple times on Thursday outside of Renmore Army Barracks in the coastal town of... Read more
Irish archbishop and apostolic nuncio to EU Noël Treanor dies at 73
Before being appointed nuncio in late 2022, Treanor served as bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor. Read more
Ireland’s March for Life draws thousands amid ‘soaring’ abortions
Ahead of Ireland’s elections, speakers urged march attendees to “think pro-life” this year. Read more
Irish voters keep motherhood, traditional family in constitution
Irish voters by large margins rejected proposed changes to the 1937 Irish Constitution. Read more
Irish voters mull constitutional amendments downgrading traditional family structure
Voters in Ireland went to the polls today to decide on whether or not to strip from the country’s constitution... Read more
Ireland at a crossroads: Redefining family, motherhood on the ballot
Proposed changes to the Irish Constitution would abolish “all reference to motherhood,” Ireland’s bishops argue. Read more
Catholic to lead Northern Ireland’s government for first time in history
First Minister Michelle O'Neill is a member of Sinn Féin and officially supports the reunification of the Republic of Ireland... Read more
Ireland celebrates 1,500th anniversary of St. Brigid’s death
On Thursday, Ireland celebrates the 1,500th anniversary of the death of St. Brigid of Kildare, the Emerald Isle’s female patron... Read more
Irish Medical Council strips directive banning ‘deliberate killing’ of patients
The council changed its directive on end-of-life care to remove a line that said doctors should “not participate in the... Read more
Irish diocese to rely on laity to preside over funerals amid shortage of priests
A major vocation crisis could result in fewer than 10 active priests in the diocese in less than 20 years,... Read more
Irish priest calls musician Shane MacGowan’s raucous funeral Mass ‘a scandal’
The Mass included a live performance of “Fairy Tale of New York” and other nonreligious songs composed by the late... Read more
