August 20, 2026

New Bishop of Derry says synod is a chance to rebuild

The new Bishop of Derry has urged Catholics to view the upcoming Synod as an opportunity to evangelise and to....

‘Old friends’ gather for final Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral

Around 300 people gathered for the final Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday before the historic Dublin church closed....

Declining birth rate and rising secularism drive 30% decrease in Catholic baptisms

A briefing from the Iona Institute based on data from Catholic dioceses in Ireland found that there has been a....

New Bishop of Derry says synod is a chance to rebuild

‘Old friends’ gather for final Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral

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Declining birth rate and rising secularism drive 30% decrease in Catholic baptisms