Independent, i.e.: More new bishops will be ordained in Ireland this year than new priests, amid a crisis in vocations, a well-known parish priest has warned. . . . It is understood that this will be the only ordination this … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Church in Ireland
Murder and Sacrilege: 1 of the 9 Hospitals Offering Abortion in Ireland Is Our Lady of Lourdes
Crisis, K.V. Turley:The new Irish law permitting abortion took effect on January 1, 2019. This controversial legislation was rushed through the normally sluggish Irish Parliament. The current political class then proceeded to pat itself on the back, with the Irish prime … Continue reading
Reflections on Ireland and Its Current Apostasy
In the following article Dr. O’Donnell mentions the Magdalene Laundries “scandal” as an example of media-generated hatred for the Catholic Church. Well he might! The whole story portrayed in anti-Catholic books and plays is a lie. I refer the reader … Continue reading
Ireland: Priest Gets Punished For Telling Catholics Who Voted Pro-Abortion to Go to Confession
Actually, when you read the words this good priest said you wonder where the fire is. If a Catholic voted to repeal the pro-life 8th Amendment they should, obviously, do more than “consider” going to confession. They MUST go to … Continue reading
Ireland: Pope Will Come to Address World Meeting of Families, Father James Martin Invited Too
The demolition crew continues its wreckage of the Faith in Eire. America Jesuit Review, Michael J. O’Loughlin: “I’m tremendously grateful for this invitation,” Says Martin, “not so much for what it says about my own ministry or writing but what it … Continue reading
Padre Pio: Abortion and Apostasy
This post was issued before the appalling result became known of Ireland’s landslide vote in favor of the murder of babies. Spirit Daily (from the Apostolate of Our Lady of Good Success): All hell has seemed to be unleashed on … Continue reading
Ireland: Association of Catholic Priests a Gutless Crew Tiptoeing Through the Tulips on Abortion Referendum
Creative Minority Report: Association’s Statement reads in part: “There is undoubtedly a moral content to this referendum, but as with many other issues, there are also social, political and pastoral dimensions. For that reason we are concerned that some Catholic … Continue reading
Why? 6 of Total of 10 Irish Seminarians Sent Away
Father Z comments: Once in a while it is good to be reminded that the oppression is still going on. Did you see the story about the “conservative” seminarians who were given the heave ho from Maynooth Seminary in Ireland? More on … Continue reading
Ireland: Betrayals of the Hierarchy Paved Way for ‘Yes’ Vote
This is a good analysis by Deacon Nick Donnelly on what led to the embrace of blasphemy and “worse than paganism” in the passing of the sodomite “marriage” referendum. National Catholic Register: The vote in Ireland has been to legalize … Continue reading
Father Rutler: Irish ‘Yes’ Vote ‘Blasphemous’
New Advent: The Constitution of Ireland begins: “In the name of the Most Holy Trinity, from Whom is all authority and to Whom, as our final end, all actions both of men and States must be referred, / We, the people … Continue reading
Ireland: Contraception Brings Birth Rate Below Replacement Level
Fr. Z’s Blog: Does this surprise anyone? From the Iona Institute: Irish birthrate slips below replacement level Ireland’s birthrate has dropped below replacement level, new figures have revealed. The figures, published yesterday in the Central Statistics Office Statistical Yearbook, show that … Continue reading
Priesthood Vocation Crisis in Ireland Continues to Worsen
Rorate Caeli: Today Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth, the National Seminary for Ireland, welcomed twelve seminarians who will commence their formation for the priesthood. More on this here.
Irish Justice Minister: Prosecute Priests for Witholding Abuse Info Heard in Confession
Catholic Culture: Ireland’s justice minister has confirmed that Catholic priests are required by law to break the seal of confession to report abuse of children. More on this here with links.
‘I’m Catholic, But . . .’ Dismal Situation of ‘Cafeteria Catholicism’ in Ireland
Survey shows that 85% of the people identify themselves as Catholic but 60% favor women’s ordinations, and 78% of priests say clergy should be allowed to get married. Catholic World Report: During a meeting at the Vatican in 1946, Msgr. … Continue reading
Irish Bishop Under Investigation for Inciting Hatred Crime By Using Phrase ‘Godless Culture’ in Sermon
Independent ie.: A HOMILY delivered at Knock shrine by the Bishop of Raphoe, Philip Boyce, is being investigated by the Director of Public Prosecutions following a formal complaint by a leading humanist who claims the sermon was an incitement to … Continue reading
