While Saint Patrick, that great evangelizer of Ireland, gets a great deal of attention, here are 11 Irish-born saints who continued St. Patrick’s efforts to spread the Gospel, and who also deserve a pint raised in their name. Sláinte!
St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish, but here are 11 early saints who were
Catholics in Dublin now have a dedicated cathedral for first time in 500 years
The Catholics of Dublin have a dedicated cathedral for the first time in 500 years after Pope Leo designed St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral as the city’s official Catholic cathedral.
Nation/World news briefs: March 20, 2023
In focus: abortion pill ban, diocesan bankruptcies, extension for Ukrainian refugees
Catholic Extension honors Irish American woman for philanthropy
Loretta Brennan Glucksman, whose philanthropic efforts on behalf of charities and educational institutions has spanned three decades, received the 2022 Spirit of Francis Award from Catholic Extension.
Photos of the Week: June 27, 2022
In the spotlight: Roe v. Wade decision, World Meeting of Families, restoring earthquake-damaged artwork
Photos of the Week: Jan. 24, 2022
In the spotlight: Tension in Ukraine, national March for Life, Salvadoran martyrs, tsunami
Photos of the Week: Jan. 10-17, 2021
Spotlighted this week: Indonesia earthquake, National Guard at the U.S. Capitol, and the Great Blessing of Water.
Pope meets survivors of abuse in Ireland
Pope Francis spent 90 minutes meeting privately with eight survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy or in Catholic-run schools and institutions.