Statement of the Irish Episcopal Conference on the proposed Abortion Referendum
The basic right to life is a natural and moral right which does not depend on legal or political recognition for its value.
Bishops’ Committee on Child Protection responds to ‘Residential Institutions Redress Bill 2001’
The Bishops’ Committee on Child Protection has serious concerns about the Residential Institutions Redress Bill 2001. These concerns were outlined in a submission to Minister Woods on 28th September last.
Day for Life 2001: Proclaiming the Gospel of Life
A Pastoral Letter published in October 2001 by the Irish Bishops’ Conference to mark the Day for Life, Sunday 14 October 2001
Proclaiming the Gospel of Life plain text
Our intention in writing this short letter is to respond to the Pope’s proposal, and to announce the annual Day for Life, which we hope will be celebrated with the active participation of all sections of the local Church.
Irish Catholic Bishops mark “Day for Life” 2001
The Irish Bishops have published ‘Proclaiming the Gospel of Life’ to mark the Day for Life 2001.
Preliminary statement on abortion referendum announcement
The fact that the Government has agreed to propose a referendum is to be welcomed as the Conference has frequently expressed the view that a referendum is necessary to ensure adequate Constitutional protection for the unborn and to rectify the unsatisfactory situation created by the Supreme Court judgement in the “X Case”.
Catholic Bishops announce new Child Protection Initiatives
Paul Bailey is announced as the Director of the New Child Protection Office and Bishop Eamonn Walsh as Chair of the Bishops’ Committee on Child Protection
Pastoral Letter from Dr Thomas Finnegan, Bishop of Killala
I share the growing concern about the delay in offering the Irish people the opportunity to restore by referendum the constitutional guarantee of the right to life of the unborn child.
Homily of Dr Thomas Finnegan, Bishop of Killala for Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday. That is the new name for today, Second Sunday of Easter, and that name will remain forever more in our Church. This was decided a year ago today by Pope John Paul II when he canonised a Polish nun, Sr Faustina Kowalska.
Address by Dr Colm O Reilly, Bishop of Ardagh and Conmacnois at Cura’s Annual Conference 2001
“Are we getting it wrong when it comes to communication?” is the theme of the address by Bishop Colm O’Reilly, President of CURA.