Fr Joe McVeigh: My 50 years in the priesthood has been an amazing journey

I was ordained along with my cousin, Seán McGrath, by Bishop Patrick Mulligan in St Joseph's Church, Ederney on April 18 1971.

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Friars looking forward to QUB chaplaincy retreat

14 Oct, 2021

FRANCISCAN friars from Galway will bring their distinctive presence and ministry to Belfast next week when they lead a three-day retreat for Queen's University students.

Church figures rebuff Ruth Dudley-Edwards' 'false characterisation' of late Clonard priests

13 Oct, 2021

PROMINENT figures from three of Ireland's main churches have defended the reputations of two Redemptorist priests who played a key role in the peace process.

Fr Gerry McFlynn: The prisons we deserve

07 Oct, 2021

"Keep in mind those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them" - Hebrews 13:3.

Archbishop John McDowell: Building respect and seeking fresh insights into the 'new Ireland'

07 Oct, 2021

I SAID last year that I was concerned about certain currents and developments in diplomacy and politics in and between these islands which had the potential to eat away at many of the gains, particularly in Northern Ireland, secured, for instance, by the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, and agreements on legacy.

Public inquiry must address ‘great scandal' of mother and baby homes

David Young, PA 05 Oct, 2021

An independent panel has recommended a public inquiry to examine human rights abuses in the homes, Magdalene laundries and workhouses in the north.

Pope Francis and faith leaders sign joint climate appeal ahead of summit

Associated Press Reporter 04 Oct, 2021

Pope Francis and dozens of religious leaders have signed a joint appeal to governments to commit to ambitious targets at the upcoming UN climate conference in Glasgow.