"I had an abortion for the same reason - bad timing, partner didn't want the baby"

Vicky Pryce, charged with perversion of justice Vicky Pryce has been found guilty of perversion of justice, and could have been sentenced to...

Proposed abortion legislation in Ireland has united pro-lifers, but is splitting Enda's own party

...I wrote a post on this subject over at The Catholic Herald. 19/1/13 Vigil in Merrion Square

The Catholic Herald People of the Year 2012

Catholic Herald Person of 2012: Cardinal Dolan   The jolly, cherubic cardinal with the wide girth was born in 1950 in St Louis and entered ...

Pope's Benedict's Mass, 7th October, that opened The Year of Faith

Last Sunday, Rome was remarkably crowded, in a way that would rival those giddy days during the beatification of John Paul II. Throngs of Ge...

Did you know Fr Thwaites? Did any of his books or recordings bring you into the Church or inspire you to more ardent practices of the faith?

Here he is, the one and only, Fr Thwaites, née Fr Hugh Simon-Thwaites, with his gleeful smile and dancing eyes. I included him on the list a...

Archbishop Brown: "if you want renewal in the Church, it begins with the liturgy; the Holy Mass celebrated reverently, attentively and devoutly"

Pictured below is Archbishop Brown meeting pilgrims from the 1932 Congress Q and A with Archbishop Brown  Q - What were the most positive ...

Amazing Catholic Women…

Hello Readers,  May I invite you to give me recommendations for Catholic women (living or deceased) who are/were deserving of the word ‘ama...

Running for Mary’s Meals!

Tomorrow, Sunday 1 st of April, Ed West will run a half-marathon in Paddock Wood, Kent – to raise funds for Mary’s Meals .   Mary’s Meals ...

Join us for a great night!

Join us for the The Catholic Herald’s Friary Talks Three speakers will engage you for 20 minutes each on su...