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Bishop: We are custodians of our fragile environment - ICN
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Speaking ahead of the upcoming Church season, Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop of Kilmore and Episcopal Coordinator for Laudato Si' said: "We are the custodians of our fragile environment on behalf of our children and their children. So let's hope and act with creation. The important thing is to begin, and don't be …
Text: International Women's Day address by Mary McAleese - ICN
WEBMar 8, 2018 · Mary McAleese. Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, gave the following address today at the Voices of Faith International Women's Day Conference, on the theme 'Why women matter' - held at the Jesuit Curia in Rome. "Historical oppression of women has deprived the human race of untold resources, true progress for …
The Forty Martyrs of England and Wales - ICN
WEBMay 4, 2015 · The Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. These forty saints died for their faith between 1535 and 1679. They were selected from 200 already beatified by earlier popes. They were canonised by Pope Paul VI in 1970. In 2001 their feast was moved to this day. Thirteen were seminary priests, ten were Jesuits, three …
St Aidan of Lindisfarne - ICN
WEBAug 31, 2015 · St Aidan of Lindisfarne. Celebrated on August 31st. Monk of Iona, first bishop and abbot of Lindisfarne. Born in Ireland, Aidan came to England in the 7th century when King Oswald was living in exile with the monks at Iona, during the Mercian invasion. The King became Christian and when he regained his throne he gave Aidan the island of ...
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WEB4 days ago · Stories from parishes, dioceses, religious orders and community groups all over the world. It also includes stories on specific topics such as the Vatican, the Pope, missionaries, aid projects, aid agencies, health & natural disasters.
Who better than to talk of hope than the Church? - ICN
WEBJun 1st, 2024. Speakers from Good innovation, Catholics in Fundraising convenor John Green and guests. "Who better than to talk of hope than the Church?" So said guest speakers from Good Innovation at the Catholics in Fundraising summer 2024 reception. 50 fundraisers gathered at CAFOD on Thursday 30th May to …
Gospel in Art: Feast of Saint Bonaventure - ICN
WEBJul 15, 2024 · Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Bonaventure, Franciscan theologian and philosopher. Our painting is one of a series of eight works by Herrera and Zurbarán, created for the church of the Collegio de San Buenaventura in Seville, depicting the life of Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274). The canvas illustrates the moment when the young ...
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WEBNews from United Kingdom & Ireland covering parishes, dioceses, religious orders, community groups, homelessness, moral & political issues and pilgrims.