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# mass - Friday 26 April, 2013
Column: Is Ireland a nation of á la carte Catholics?
Ireland was traditionally a nation ruled by the Catholic Church. Now that people are drifting away, it’s important to examine why, writes Brian Conway.
# mass - Friday 29 March, 2013
Pope Francis presides over his first Good Friday ceremony
The pope has attended the Passion of Christ in St Peter’s Basilica ahead of a torch-lit procession at the Colosseum later tonight.
# mass - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin speaks of the ‘critical juncture’ of the Catholic Church
But he said “despite the difficulties of the Church in Ireland there are also so many signs of hope”.
# mass - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Column: Keeping my faith can be challenging at times, but it’s my safe haven
The choosing of a new pope has brought a positive feeling about the Roman Catholic Church and a sense of new beginnings, says Patricia McNally, who explains why her faith is so important to her.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# mass - Friday 15 March, 2013
Pope Flashback Pic of the Day
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# mass - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Tears, cheers and prayers as the Vatican reveals new pope
IN PICTURES: Twenty reactions to the election of the New World’s first pope.
# mass - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
Priest calls for ‘reflection on need for further policing’ at Garda funeral
In a powerful sermon, Fr Michael Cusack addressed cuts to frontline services and called on anyone with information about Detective Donohoe’s death to come forward.
# mass - Monday 24 December, 2012
It’s Christmas Eve, how many of these things have you done?
If you haven’t been horsing into a Curly Wurly or panic-buying slippers, maybe you’re doing it wrong.
# mass - Friday 30 November, 2012
Rubberbandits reveal themselves!
Rubberbandits, sans plastic bags.
# mass - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Venice flooded as 200 evacuated in Tuscany
Floodwaters led to the evacuations after bad weather hit northern Italy this weekend.
Poll: Do you practise your religion?
Be it private prayer or formal services, do you practise your religion if you have one?
# mass - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Poll: Do you go to Mass?
Do you go to church or attend another religious service? Let us know…
# mass - Thursday 11 October, 2012
Pope marks 50th anniversary of Vatican II
Homily at Mass in St Peter’s Square recalls the changes in Church in 1962 – and Benedict urges the faithful to return to the “letter”.
# mass - Monday 17 September, 2012
Nutshell review: Mass
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# mass - Saturday 1 September, 2012
Pictures: Mass held for Notre Dame fans at Dublin Castle
A grand bit of mass for our American visitors this morning…
# mass - Wednesday 11 July, 2012
Major European science forum gets under way in Dublin today
The Euroscience Open Forum runs from today until Sunday at the Convention Centre. It will hear from the likes of Mary Robinson and the director general of the CERN laboratory.
# mass - Friday 15 June, 2012
Here’s how Croke Park looks for the Eucharistic Congress Mass on Sunday
It’s almost like an ice-skating rink, with white plastic platforms laid over the pitch to cater for attendees.
# mass - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Eucharistic Congress: Here’s why people are attending
The arrival of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress comes at a time when the Catholic Church in Ireland is in turmoil. TheJournal.ie spoke to some of the pilgrims on why they are attending.
# mass - Friday 2 March, 2012
# mass - Monday 30 January, 2012
The 25 best tweets about #Irishthings
Joe Duffy, flat 7UP and leaving the immersion on – here’s the pick of the best #irishthings which have been trending on Twitter today.
# mass - Saturday 14 January, 2012
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things to know this morning…
Michaela McAreavey anniversary mass told: her death has left a painful void
The 27-year-old was killed on her honeymoon in Mauritius a year ago.
# mass - Friday 13 January, 2012
WATCH: Incredible videos of Irish life in 1962
Wonder what it was like flying Aer Lingus in 1962? Or taking a donkey and cart to Mass? Check out these video clips from Cork…
# mass - Wednesday 28 December, 2011
# mass - Wednesday 26 October, 2011
You know you’re Irish when…: some of your best answers
Ian Dempsey’s breakfast show kicked off a Twitter hashtag of some of the best stuff that Irish people get their kicks from.
# mass - Sunday 9 October, 2011
Priest welcomed home after apology over false rape allegations
Parishioners were “delighted” at the vindication of Fr Kevin Reynolds, a local councillor has told TheJournal.ie.
# mass - Monday 12 September, 2011
Take 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
New Roman Missal an ‘own goal’ by Catholic Church – priest
Catholic Mass gets some new lingo and we’ve compiled a simple users’ guide.
# mass - Saturday 10 September, 2011
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you should know this morning…
# mass - Tuesday 2 August, 2011
Take 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Cardinal tells GAA: Stop sports fixtures clashing with Mass
Primate of All Ireland Seán Brady has asked sports organisers to move Sunday games to fit around the Church schedule.
# mass - Sunday 31 July, 2011
Archbishop: Clerics hurt too by the Church’s mishandling of abuse claims
The Archbishop of Tuam, Michael Neary, addresses pilgrims on top of Croagh Patrick as part of “spiritual” Reek Sunday in Mayo.
# mass - Sunday 22 May, 2011
Former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald remembered at State funeral
President Mary McAleese, Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the entire cabinet were among mourners at the funeral of Dr FitzGerald which took place in Donnybrook in Dublin. He died last Thursday, aged 85.
# mass - Sunday 8 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In today’s Daily Fix: Ireland and Greece back in the headlines over EU/IMF bailouts; Japan sticks with nuclear power; and a Dublin church confirms it won’t be holding a mass for Osama bin Laden this week.
Church in Howth cancels mass in memory of Osama bin Laden
The Howth Parish Church in north Dublin said that it had been a mistake that the mass – requested by a parishioner – had gone into the church’s newsletter.
# mass - Friday 4 February, 2011
Poll: Do you care about the proposed changes to the Mass?
Some priests believe the changes are sexist and archaic, and will drive mass-goers away. But does anyone care?
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you really need to know by 9am: Events in Egypt reach a crisis point. Developers review their options after yesterday’s NAMA judgment. And is Enda afraid of big, bad VinB?




















































