Archbishop Michael Jackson has paid tribute to former Taoiseach John Bruton (1994–1997) following news of his death today.
“I was saddened to learn of the King’s diagnosis of cancer and ask that the King and his family should be remembered in public prayer and in our private devotions at what will be an anxious time for many people.”
‘Nobody wins when such buildings are burned. The resources of hard pressed emergency services have been needlessly and fruitlessly depleted. Those seeking International Protection in our country have a right to safety while their application is being examined.’
Representatives of 120 charities gathered at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, on Sunday February 4 for the annual Good Samaritans Service and to celebrate the £171,000 raised by the 2023 Black Santa Sit–out.
To encourage interest in Racial Justice Sunday, observed on the second Sunday in February each year, a podcast from the Primate’s Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice Reference Group discusses some issues involved in welcoming people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds in Ireland today and standing up against racism.
Dublin and Glendalough’s Shine a Light for the Diocese of Jerusalem appeal has almost reached the halfway point. The appeal, which is raising vital funds for Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, got underway in mid–October shortly after the outbreak of war in Gaza. It was officially launched at the beginning of Advent. In that short time your generous donations have amounted to almost €125,000.