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30/09/2025

New SPHE curriculum puts children’s innocence — and parents’ rights — at risk.

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Senator Rónán Mullen and psychotherapist Stella O’Malley warn new SPHE curriculum risks sidelining parents and harming children.

29/09/2025

"On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the Church in Ireland will gather in Kilkenny for a Pre-Synodal Assembly, an important moment on the road towards the National Synodal Assembly in 2026" writes Juliean Moran.

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https://www.irishcatholic.com/baptised-and-sent-pilgrims-of-the-synodal-pathway/

29/09/2025

“Surely the answer to loneliness or fear of being a burden, or of pain is not death?” says Baroness Nuala O’Loan, warning of the proposals to legalise assisted su***de in England and Wales.

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Baroness Nuala O’Loan warns assisted su***de bill endangers the vulnerable, urging focus on palliative care and true compassion.

29/09/2025

In a time filled with doubt and unanswered questions, Fr Darren Brennan of St Paul’s Parish in Belfast is offering up his time to provide a unique perspective on any problems and questions that Catholics may have.

Fr Darren Brennan hosts ‘Ask A Priest’ during Belfast Rosary Festival, inviting open questions on faith in a friendly parish setting.

29/09/2025

The Central Statistics Office in Dublin recently declared that Ireland’s population could reach seven million by the year 2057 under high migration projections writes Eamonn Coyle.

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https://www.irishcatholic.com/irelands-journey-towards-a-population-of-seven-million/

29/09/2025

The Traveller community has reached an important milestone in pastoral care and theological education, with Richard O’Brien of Kilarney, Co. Kerry, becoming one of the first Irish Travellers to be accredited as a Catholic Chaplain.

Richard O’Brien of Kerry has become one of the first Travellers accredited as a Catholic chaplain, hoping to inspire others to follow.

28/09/2025

The apparition occurred on August 21st, 1879, as the evening was beginning to darken in the relentless rain. The figures were described as “all lit up” (Mary McLoughlin, witness).

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The Knock apparition reminds us that Christ is the light of the world, calling us to bear that light in our lives and share it with others.

28/09/2025

There’s something about them that’s very right, inspiring even, and life giving. They may be practical agnostics and ecclesial atheists, but their presence often brings positive energy, goodness, love, intelligence, sunshine, and humour into a room.

Chesterton said of Shaw: “Everything is wrong about him, except himself.” Faith sees God’s light even in those outside the Church.

28/09/2025

It’s Jesus’ own mission you have been given: ‘As the Father sent me, so do I send you’ writes Jason Conroy

Why live? Christ gives us His own mission: “As the Father sent me, so I send you.” We are called to be the soul of the world.

28/09/2025

"I’m really sick of the head wrecking aggravation from the USA following the murder of Charlie Kirk, and the related, but trivial by comparison, cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel" - Brendan O’Regan

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Polarisation in the US after Charlie Kirk’s murder and Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation shows why moderation, not extremes, is needed.

27/09/2025

In the GAA, certain names endure for the brilliance they displayed between the white lines. Rackard. Mackey. Ring. Keher. Canning. Carey. - Éanna Mackey

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For nearly 50 years, Dr Con Murphy has been Cork GAA’s steady hand—doctor, mentor, and legend without ever pulling on the county jersey.

27/09/2025

During a retirement Mass on Sunday, September 14 at St Aidan’s Parish Church in Ferns, Fr Patrick (Paddy) Cushen retired after 54 years of active priesthood.

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After 54 years of priesthood, Fr Paddy Cushen retires in Ferns, giving thanks for parish support and urging future priests to serve with joy.