‘Sad day’ for Veritas but talks continue with investors
In a letter to Veritas employees, Patrick Cassidy, CEO of Veritas Communications, said that “Despite our best efforts, it is with regret that we announce the closure of the Limerick and Tallaght branches”. He continued, “The Limerick store will officially close on May 15, 2024. The Tallaght branch will officially close on May 17, 2024. […]
Alleged “religious discrimination” as Newry Cathedral battles against council building plans
A priest has accused a local authority of “religious discrimination” over parishioners being excluded from a meeting on a city centre re-development. The dispute concerns Newry Council and its push to build a civic space on the site of Newry Cathedral carpark, a move that has been slammed by Parish Administrator Canon Francis Brown as […]
Less popular alternative for infertility treatment outperforms IVF
When it comes to private companies receiving state funding, surely one of the first things the Government should insist on is a cost-benefit analysis. Sadly, the opposite is happening when it comes to assisting couples struggling to conceive. Last September the Government introduced a state subsidy for IVF for eligible couples. Since then around 500… […]
Archbishop Martin echoes Pope’s AI warnings
In a statement, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, chair of the Council for Communications of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference commented on the Pope’s message for World Communications Day. Nowadays, online content is created by both, humans and machines, mentioned the Archbishop. He also pointed out the Pope’s words on how AI in the wrong […]
The Flaw in the “WWJD” Mentality
Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mk 16:15-20 A few years ago, the catchy acronym WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) was a very common, simple, and practical way of making decisions. When faced with a moral choice, a person simply had to imagine Jesus, remember His way of acting, reflect on what Jesus would do in the […]
“Go Home; You’re Drunk:” Von Hildebrand on Holy Sobriety
For those of you who aren’t into meme culture, first of all, I salute you—it takes a truly disciplined soul, and a unique grace from God, to be aloof to jokes from the digital realm. I’d envy you, but since envy is a sin and half of my life is spent on these contemplation killers, […]
The Holy Spirit is Being Unleashed Today
The Most Holy Trinity wants to unleash supernatural power in our lives through the Holy Spirit. Do we truly believe this? For the longest time, I didn’t. I thought the spiritual life was going to Mass, praying, and serving, but that God would not show up in ways that defy my pre-conceived notions about Him. […]
Toronto Catholic Schools Allow Pride Flag, Reject Pro-Life Flag
Credit: Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com) The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com). This is not just about a flag — it’s about the views being taught inside Catholic schools.
Church in Mexico wins lawsuit filed by ‘trans’ person seeking baptismal record change
null / Credit: Bart Sadowski/Shutterstock ACI Prensa Staff, May 15, 2024 / 17:34 pm (CNA). A Mexican court has ruled in favor of the Diocese of Querétaro, located in the north-central region of the country, in a lawsuit filed by a person who id… […]
Catholic Church responds to mental health crisis across the U.S. and globally
“Woman of the Well” paintings by Glenda Stevens are being distributed to each of the 15 deaneries in the Archdiocese of Phoenix. / Credit: Brett Meister/Archdiocese of Phoenix CNA Staff, May 15, 2024 / 18:20 pm (CNA). The percentage of U.S. adu… […]