The Irish Times

Derry prepares for weekend of commemoration for 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Relatives of victims renew call for prosecutions ahead of memorial events

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00

Church leaders seek action on mica issues ‘peripheral to political agenda’

Bishops in west ‘gravely concerned’ at plight of families affected by building defects

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 20:18

Pat Hume was ‘pure of heart’ and a true peacemaker, funeral told

Aidan Hume says his mother was the ‘calm at the centre of chaotic times’

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 12:03

‘Goodness personified’: Tributes to Pat Hume as book of condolence opens in Derry

‘Pat was absolutely everything everyone has said and much, much more’ – former mayor

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 17:59

Bishops condemn ‘unjust’ order to open full NI abortion services

Catholic leaders urge faithful to highlight issue ahead of next year’s Assembly polls

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 15:28

‘It’s just wonderful’ - Catholic churches in NI start to welcome back parishioners

Bishop says allowing churches to make reopening decisions ‘a mature way of running a society’

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 16:04

Bon Secours sisters who ran Tuam home offer ‘profound apologies’

Catholic archbishops and bishops express shame and sorrow at report findings

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 20:47

John Hume laid to rest by family and friends in town he loved and served so well

Funeral takes place in cathedral that was a haven for Hume near the end of his life

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 21:00

John Hume funeral Mass to take place in Derry on Wednesday morning

‘Death of one of our greatest sons’, says Catholic Primate Archbishop Eamon Martin

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 22:12

Two Irish bishops and disabilities campainger receive Lambeth Awards

Margaret Kennedy recognised for outstanding service to victims of church-related abuse

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 14:41

NI bishops express ‘alarm’ at British proposals on the past

Assertion that measures are consistent with agreement rejected

Wed Apr 08 2020 - 18:45

Same-sex marriage objectors need legal protection, say bishops

North’s Catholic bishops say no religious body should be ‘compelled’ to endorse gay marriage

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 21:19

Rite&Reason: Grace is our pathway to doing right thing every day

Belfast’s 4 Corners arts festival focuses on thoughts and actions to change world

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 01:00

Bishop Séamus Hegarty had deep commitment to Irish emigrants, funeral told

Retired Bishop of Derry had ‘asked for forgiveness from those who suffered cruelly’

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 23:16

Former Derry bishop who championed Irish emigrant rights dies

Séamus Hegarty (79) was criticised for his handling of allegations of clerical abuse

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 12:46

Cross-Border Bishop warns of ‘huge anger’ over no-deal Brexit

Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown calls for awareness in London of North's issues

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 15:39

Bishops denounce Westminster attempt to bring abortion to North

Legislation paving way for abortion will have ‘devastating impact’ on rights of unborn

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 01:00

St Malachy’s seminary in Belfast is to close

Maynooth and Irish College in Rome are the remaining seminaries for diocesan priests

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 21:17

Marriage used as excuse for ‘great party’ by many, bishop claims

Cleric says number of co-habiting couples means concept of union has been devalued

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 22:07

Vandals urinate and defecate in Protestant church in Derry

Religious leaders and politicians condemn incident

Wed Sept 13 2017 - 20:07

Nigerian bishop arrives in Ireland as Vatican’s new envoy

Archbishop Jude Okolo is a member of the Igbo community at the centre of Biafra conflict

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 19:38

Catholic bishops in Northern Ireland warn of perils of Brexit

Voters have a ‘moral duty’ to weigh up the issues at stake in Westminster election

Mon May 29 2017 - 17:23

Bill Clinton expected to attend funeral of Martin McGuinness

Thousands expected in Derry for farewell to former deputy first minister

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 20:04

Pope Francis joins in tributes to Derry bishop Edward Daly

Bloody Sunday priest turned blood-stained cloth into ‘symbol of compassion’

Thu Aug 11 2016 - 18:03

Dr Edward Daly: Presidents recall qualities of ‘perfect pastor’

Retired bishop ‘spent himself in service of others’

Mon Aug 08 2016 - 19:36

Catholic bishops voice their support for Maynooth

Leading clerics back St Patrick’s College amid controversy

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 10:04

Ministry of priests disciplined by Vatican to be discussed

Certain clerics suspended for perceived liberal views on issues such as women’s ordination

Thu Apr 07 2016 - 15:07

Priest who officiated at Buncrana funeral reflects on grief

Turbulent life of clerical vocation recalled at Holy Thursday Masses across Ireland

Thu Mar 24 2016 - 16:49

Persecution of Christians addressed by church primates in joint Christmas message

‘There is fear and need in our own land too’

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 01:00

Call for people with mental health issues to seek help

Daughter tells funeral that Jimmy and Kathleen Cuddihy were ‘loving, kind and beautiful people’

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 14:35

Priests make radical proposals on vocations crisis to bishops

Survey finds 64 per cent of Catholic clergy ‘dissatisfied’ with new missal

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 20:05

John Paul II’s dedication to prayer recalled

Million-strong crowd expected at canonisation of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00

Bishop says North afflicted by political ‘sclerosis’

New Catholic Bishop of Derry says ‘much work’ remains to be done

Sun Apr 06 2014 - 18:48

New Catholic Bishop of Derry appointed

Bishop Donal McKeown is a native of Antrim and a priest of Down and Connor diocese

Tue Feb 25 2014 - 12:05