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Report from Irish Catholics calls for equal treatment of women by church

A report on the views of tens of thousands of Irish Catholics has called for equal treatment of women in terms of leadership and decision-making, including ordination to the priesthood. The National Synthesis report, which is the result of ...

16 Aug 2022 at 18:57

Arts & Entertainment

I will call my mother if guests pull out of new talk show - Comedian John Bishop

The comedian's new chat show starts on ITV on Saturday. John Bishop has joked that he will phone his mother and chat to her if celebrity guests pull out of his new talk show at the last minute. The comedian, 55, will host a new topical ...

05 Jan 2022 at 12:49

Local News

'A gesture of solidarity' - Irish bishops to pray for Ukraine in upcoming Day of Prayer

Bishops across Ireland will lead a special day of prayer for peace in Ukraine this week. Irish clergy will participate in a Day of Prayer tomorrow (Wednesday September 14) on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which will ...

13 Sept 2022 at 14:00

National News

'A gesture of solidarity' - Irish bishops to pray for Ukraine in upcoming Day of Prayer

13 Sept 2022 at 11:15

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Archbishop-elect Francis Duffy 'a little sad' at leaving his Longford base and the diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, as the new Archbishop of Tuam. On Wednesday morning, Archbishop-elect Duffy concelebrated Mass in the Cathedral of the Assumption ...

10 Nov 2021 at 23:50

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Long wait expected to appoint new bishop in Ardagh Clonmacnoise diocese

Church leaders could take up to 12 months to appoint a new bishop to the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. It comes after Bishop Francis Duffy was last week appointed Archbishop of Tuam. Archbishop-elect Duffy will replace ...

18 Nov 2021 at 17:00

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Dedication of Bishop William O’Higgins statue in Drumlish

On Saturday, August 28 next at 2pm, Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnois will lead a ceremony of dedication, at the Bishop William O’Higgins statue, that was unveiled in Drumlish in September of last year under ...

25 Aug 2021 at 17:45

Local News

Ashling’s murder raises questions about attitudes towards women – funeral hears

A “depraved act of violence” which deprived Ashling Murphy of her life has united the country in grief and support, mourners at her funeral have been told. Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan said the murder of the ...

18 Jan 2022 at 16:35

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The Life and Ministry of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Bishop-elect Paul Connell

Bishop-elect of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell, is a native of Mullingar, Co Westmeath. He was born on 27 January 1958, the second of four children to Thomas and Philomena Connell. He began his primary ...

16 Apr 2023 at 09:04

Arts & Entertainment

Quest to find Ireland's favourite saint at National Ploughing Championships

Visitors at the National Ploughing Championships in Laois are being asked to choose their favourite saint. The question is being asked by Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin in whose diocese the ...

05 Sept 2023 at 11:33

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New bishop tells Longford congregation courage is required as Church 'facing many challenges'

Born on 27 January 1958, the second of four children to Thomas and Philomena Connell, Bishop Connell told the congregation of laity, religious, clergy, family and guests that courage was required as ...

21 Jun 2023 at 15:00

National News

'We need priests' - Bishop urges Leaving Cert students to consider the priesthood

Leaving Certs have been urged to consider the priesthood as a career option by the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin Denis Nulty. With the results out on August 25, Bishop Denis Nulty's message is to ...

14 Aug 2023 at 11:32

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