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'Maynooth seminary has to change, we are living in a different world'
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said “radical change” is needed within the Catholic Church.
Final appeal by man ejected from priesthood over abuse claims rejected
Bishop William Crean confirmed that the appeal by former priest Dan Duane has been rejected.
Pope Francis: 'If you're unstable, see a doctor - don't become a priest'
“I’m scared of rigid priests. I keep away from them. They bite!”
Gay priest says hiding his sexuality is 'tearing him apart'
“I’m not unnatural, I’m not sub-human, I’m not any different to anyone else in society and I am an equal, but that’s not the reality.”
Want a church wedding? There might not be enough priests to do them in the future
The Association of Catholic Priests says married men should be allowed to become priests.
Catholic Church was within its rights to sack married priest says European Court
In the court’s view, it was not unreasonable for the Church to expect particular loyalty of religious education teachers.
Priests warn that Church will 'implode' if it doesn't start ordaining women
Catholic bishops will discuss the issue at their annual conference this week.
Actual Irish trainee priest kicks Bishop Brennan up the arse
Hero. Hero. Hero.
Late bloomers biggest group to show interest in becoming clerics
Questions asked at the open day at St Patrick’s College included, how many years study is it, what is the food like to whether priests could keep their own car.
20 new trainee priests start studies at Maynooth
There are now 90 seminarians in total studying at the college.
Are Ireland's priests heading for extinction?
Numbers studying to be ordained are dwindling and one priest has suggested it is time to allow married men to fill the gaps.
HSE chaplains earn twice as much as average priest
HSE records obtained by the Medical Independent show that HSE chaplains in Dublin North East out-earn everyday priests.
Protest at Papal Nunciature over treatment of Fr Tony Flannery
About 120 people have attended a demonstration calling for fair treatment for the Redemptorist priest.
Fr Flannery 'couldn't look in the mirror' if he signed Church statement
Fr Tony Flannery said that though some people say if he doesn’t accept the rules he should go, it is “not the image of the Church” that he grew up in.
Priests, teachers and Instagram: the week in statistics
How much does it cost to live? How much are we saving? How long do we have to get a job? And plenty more…
Column: Are we as a Catholic Church not mature enough to listen to others?
The Vatican is investigating Fr Tony Flannery over his liberal views. But censorship is not a Christian solution, writes Fr Jimmy McPhillips.
Life after football: Northern Irish midfielder training to join the priesthood
Former Manchester United player Phil Mulryne has turned to the Catholic church in an unusual career move.
Priest detained after demonstrating for women’s ordination at Vatican
Fr Roy Bourgeois and two supporters are detained by Roman police after demonstrating for women’s ordination without a permit.
Poll: Should priests be allowed to renounce vow of celibacy?
The former Bishop of Derry, Dr Edward Daly, says that priests should be allowed to marry and mandatory celibacy done away with. Do you agree?
Belgian church to compensate victims for abuse
The Catholic church in Belgium said that in recognition of its “moral responsibility and the expectations of society” it will ensure those who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of clergy will be compensated.
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