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Moneylenders increase grip on poorest - SVP

Vulnerable families trapped with up to six unsustainable loans.
Pray courage for our politicians

In a matter as profound as abortion, politicians should be given the freedom to vote, writes Nuala O’Loan
There is no wisdom in rushing to abolish the Seanad

Better to reform the upper house of the Oireachtas, writes Breda O’Brien

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Cork churches support SVP clothes appeal

SVP collecting clothes at church car parks to beat bogus charity collectors.
First ordination in Achonry diocese in 10 years

Bishop Brendan Kelly ordained Paul Kivlehan in the Parish of Achonry-Mullinabreena in Co. Sligo last weekend.
Record numbers to sit Leaving Cert Religion

Leaving cert set to record rise in number of student sitting Religious Education exam.

There is no wisdom in rushing to abolish the Seanad

Better to reform the upper house of the Oireachtas, writes Breda O’Brien
Pray courage for our politicians

In a matter as profound as abortion, politicians should be given the freedom to vote, writes Nuala O’Loan
A chapter in the story of faith

Martin O’Brien meets with young lay Dominicans at Queen’s University Belfast.

Nourishing faith development on the ground level

Bernadette Sweetman explores using Share the Good News as a catechetical resource.
Confronting the Devil’s designs

Garry O’Sullivan reports on one of the most famous exorcists in Italy.
A reflection on the Fifth Commandment

Gerard Gallagher explores using YouCat as a catechetical resource.

Parents are never really off-duty

We like that our children stand up for themselves, but sometimes they still need rescuing, writes Elaine Ryan
Opening a door of welcome

Mags Gargan meets the Columbans behind a mission outreach in Dublin
Cooling down with homemade cordial

Homemade cordial or lemonade is a real summer treat.

Life and death on our screens

Images from the Vigil for Life topped the week's violent images, writes Brendan O'Regan.
Misleading myths about Medjugorje

Medjugorje: the Last Apparition - How It Will Change the World, by Wayne Weible (New Hope Press, €13.80/$17.95; ebook £8.04)
Catholic and Irish aspects of the Coronation.

The ceremony to crown Elizabteh II was rooted in England's Catholic past, writes Peter Costello.

Abortion push is ‘gravely immoral’ attack on life – Archbishop Martin

Archbishop Eamon Martin has urged Catholics to continue to stand up for the rights to life of pregnant women and their unborn children.
Abortion bill “morally unacceptable” - Bishops

Irish bishops oppose current abortion draft legislation
PLC dismiss assurances that abortion law will be restrictive

The Pro Life Campaign and Government backbenchers voice their concerns over abortion draft legislation

Derry celebrates legacy of St Columba

Week-long celebrations hosted by Long Tower parish in Derry, celebrated the 1450th anniversary of St Columba leaving the city to spread his ministry to Iona, Scotland.
Fanning the flame in Derry

The annual ‘Fan the Flame’ ceremony for confirmation children in Derry diocese took place in Celtic Park last week.
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