‘The Holy Spirit at work …’ Bishop Brendan Leahy gives an in-depth review of the Synod on Synodality, his experience in Rome, the final document, what reforms should follow and what lies ahead for the Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland.
Archbishop John Kennedy shares with us his vocation story, how he came to work in the Vatican and the challenge of leading the Discipline office that deals with cases of the abuse of minors by clergy, which he calls ‘the worse of the worst’.
Michael Kelly discusses ‘Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians oppressed for their Faith 2022-24’ produced by Aid to the Church in Need which highlights the reality that Christian persecution has significantly worsened globally.
Alan Hynes, CEO of the Catholic Education Partnership, discusses with Wendy what defines a Catholic school and the issues around providing more choice for parents other than Catholic schools.
This book presents brief biographies of over 40 modern Irish men and women whose causes for canonization are in process, along with others who enjoy a strong reputation for sanctity.
A 30 min talk by Jessie Rogers (St Patrick’s College, Maynooth) which offers many insights into ‘God’s ways of being with children and children’s ways of being with God’. Jesse also invites the teacher to see how in classrooms there can be a mutual exchange of blessing and a spiritual renewal for the teacher.
Seamus Mulconry details the range of services provided by the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association which includes training and advocacy and their helpline which handles 16,000+ calls a year.
Senator Ronan Mullen joins Wendy in studio to discuss the proposals before the Oireachtas to legalise assisted dying and the moral and ethical implications of State sanctioned suicide. Senator Mullen urges people to raise their objections with their politicians as we face into an election.
The Parish of St Teresa of Ávila, Glen Road, Belfast 