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Sarah R Mac Donald
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Ireland Correspondent for The Tablet. Freelance Irish Independent, OSV News, NCR, Global Sisters Report. Documentary maker for RTE DoconOne, Producer of MaryWarddocumentary.com. CPA awards 2017/18.
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‘These are tiny children’ – Irish nun pleads for Irish Government’s help after 315 pupils kidnapped in #Nigeria

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‘These are tiny children’ – Irish nun in Nigeria pleads for Irish Government’s help after 315 pupils kidnapped
An Irish nun who heads the religious congregation that runs the African school from which 315 children and staff were kidnapped has begged the Irish Government to pressure Nigeria to put more resource...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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‘These are tiny children’ – Irish nun pleads for Irish Government’s help after 315 pupils kidnapped in #Nigeria

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‘These are tiny children’ – Irish nun in Nigeria pleads for Irish Government’s help after 315 pupils kidnapped
An Irish nun who heads the religious congregation that runs the African school from which 315 children and staff were kidnapped has begged the Irish Government to pressure Nigeria to put more resource...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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www.osvnews.com/catholics-in... Tucked away down a secondary street in #Dublin’s north inner city, St. Mary’s shift from pro cathedral to #cathedral status corrects circumstances rooted in #Ireland’s tumultuous religio-politico history, notably the repressive #PenalLaws enforced under British rule.
Catholics in Dublin now have a dedicated cathedral for first time in 500 years
The repressive Penal Laws enforced under British rule banned the public practice of the Catholic faith and persecuted Catholic priests and people.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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www.osvnews.com/catholics-in... Tucked away down a secondary street in #Dublin’s north inner city, St. Mary’s shift from pro cathedral to #cathedral status corrects circumstances rooted in #Ireland’s tumultuous religio-politico history, notably the repressive #PenalLaws enforced under British rule.
Catholics in Dublin now have a dedicated cathedral for first time in 500 years
The repressive Penal Laws enforced under British rule banned the public practice of the Catholic faith and persecuted Catholic priests and people.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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#Dublin finally has a Catholic #cathedral – but why has it taken the church so long?

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Dublin finally has a Catholic cathedral – but why has it taken the church so long?
Dublin is to finally get a Catholic cathedral – again. Pope Leo XIV has designated St Mary’s Pro Cathedral as the city’s official Catholic cathedral. It is the first time since the Reformation that Du...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Pope Leo XIV makes first Irish announcement, returning Bishop Niall Coll to his native diocese
In his first Irish appointment, Pope Leo XIV has announced that Bishop Niall Coll will leave the Diocese of Ossory and return to his native Diocese of Raphoe in the northwest of the country.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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#Dublin finally has a Catholic #cathedral – but why has it taken the church so long?

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Dublin finally has a Catholic cathedral – but why has it taken the church so long?
Dublin is to finally get a Catholic cathedral – again. Pope Leo XIV has designated St Mary’s Pro Cathedral as the city’s official Catholic cathedral. It is the first time since the Reformation that Du...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Pope Leo XIV makes first Irish announcement, returning Bishop Niall Coll to his native diocese

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Pope Leo XIV makes first Irish announcement, returning Bishop Niall Coll to his native diocese
In his first Irish appointment, Pope Leo XIV has announced that Bishop Niall Coll will leave the Diocese of Ossory and return to his native Diocese of Raphoe in the northwest of the country.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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The Vatican's decree granting the merger of the Congregation of Jesus and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto) comes 416 years after Venerable Mary Ward first set out her vision for a new way of religious life for women.
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Congregation of Jesus, Loreto Sisters to merge into one congregation
The Vatican's decree granting the merger of the Congregation of Jesus and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto) comes 416 years after Venerable Mary Ward first set out her vision for a new...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Pope Leo XIV makes first Irish announcement, returning Bishop Niall Coll to his native diocese

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Pope Leo XIV makes first Irish announcement, returning Bishop Niall Coll to his native diocese
In his first Irish appointment, Pope Leo XIV has announced that Bishop Niall Coll will leave the Diocese of Ossory and return to his native Diocese of Raphoe in the northwest of the country.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Congregation of Jesus, IBVM-#Loreto Sisters merge into one congregation 416 years after Venerable #MaryWard (1585-1645) first set out her vision for a radical new way of religious life for women. www.globalsistersreport.org/congregation...
Congregation of Jesus, Loreto Sisters to merge into one congregation
The Vatican's decree granting the merger of the Congregation of Jesus and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto) comes 416 years after Venerable Mary Ward first set out her vision for a new...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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‘If #priests retired when they were allowed, every diocese would collapse’ warns Association of Catholic Priests ahead of AGM.

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‘If priests retired when they were allowed, every diocese would collapse’
Elderly priests working in parishes into their 90s are “invaluable” to the Catholic Church in Ireland and must not be taken advantage of, the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) has warned.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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‘If #priests retired when they were allowed, every diocese would collapse’ warns Association of Catholic Priests ahead of AGM.

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‘If priests retired when they were allowed, every diocese would collapse’
Elderly priests working in parishes into their 90s are “invaluable” to the Catholic Church in Ireland and must not be taken advantage of, the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) has warned.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Congregation of Jesus, IBVM-#Loreto Sisters merge into one congregation 416 years after Venerable #MaryWard (1585-1645) first set out her vision for a radical new way of religious life for women. www.globalsistersreport.org/congregation...
Congregation of Jesus, Loreto Sisters to merge into one congregation
The Vatican's decree granting the merger of the Congregation of Jesus and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto) comes 416 years after Venerable Mary Ward first set out her vision for a new...
www.globalsistersreport.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Sarah Mac Donald: Sister Stan was a driving force for societal change who lived an extraordinary life

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Sarah Mac Donald: Sister Stan was a driving force for societal change who lived an extraordinary life
Tributes have flowed following the news that Sister Stanislaus Kennedy has died at the age of 86.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Sarah Mac Donald: Sister Stan was a driving force for societal change who lived an extraordinary life

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Sarah Mac Donald: Sister Stan was a driving force for societal change who lived an extraordinary life
Tributes have flowed following the news that Sister Stanislaus Kennedy has died at the age of 86.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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#Priest warns people to choose words carefully when offering condolences on #suicide

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Priest warns people to choose words carefully when offering condolences on suicide
A priest in the west of Ireland has appealed to people to stop posting ­comments such as “he is in a better place now” or “she is at peace with the angels” when sending condolences for those who have ...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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#Priest warns people to choose words carefully when offering condolences on #suicide

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Priest warns people to choose words carefully when offering condolences on suicide
A priest in the west of Ireland has appealed to people to stop posting ­comments such as “he is in a better place now” or “she is at peace with the angels” when sending condolences for those who have ...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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www.thetablet.co.uk/news/synodal... A richer #theology of #baptism is essential for the renewal of the Church in #Ireland, according to Bishop of Ossory Niall Coll. @catholicbishops.bsky.social Report in @thetablet.bsky.social #synodality
Synodality ‘well underway’ in Ireland - The Tablet
Speaking to 230 delegates who attended the pre synodal assembly of the Irish Synodal Pathway in Kilkenny, he said the synodality process was “well underway”
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October 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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www.thetablet.co.uk/news/synodal... A richer #theology of #baptism is essential for the renewal of the Church in #Ireland, according to Bishop of Ossory Niall Coll. @catholicbishops.bsky.social Report in @thetablet.bsky.social #synodality
Synodality ‘well underway’ in Ireland - The Tablet
Speaking to 230 delegates who attended the pre synodal assembly of the Irish Synodal Pathway in Kilkenny, he said the synodality process was “well underway”
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October 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Sarah Mac Donald: Delegates’ unity lauded as #Catholic faithful gather to discuss future of church in #Kilkenny. 'Have we learnt how to disagree as well as agree?' asked theologian Fr Gerry O'Hanlon. #IrishSynodalPathway #synodality

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Sarah Mac Donald: Delegates’ unity lauded as Catholic faithful gather to discuss future of church
The Catholic Church in Ireland held a national gathering in Kilkenny at the weekend to plot its path forward for a very different future.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Sarah Mac Donald: Delegates’ unity lauded as #Catholic faithful gather to discuss future of church in #Kilkenny. 'Have we learnt how to disagree as well as agree?' asked theologian Fr Gerry O'Hanlon. #IrishSynodalPathway #synodality

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Sarah Mac Donald: Delegates’ unity lauded as Catholic faithful gather to discuss future of church
The Catholic Church in Ireland held a national gathering in Kilkenny at the weekend to plot its path forward for a very different future.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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A reexamination of a failed attempt in #Ireland to help #Jewish people persecuted in #WorldWarII - a report of the annual Corish 2025 lecture @StPatsMaynooth by professor @DavidKertzer #PiusXII www.thetablet.co.uk/news/a-reexa...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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A reexamination of a failed attempt in #Ireland to help #Jewish people persecuted in #WorldWarII - a report of the annual Corish 2025 lecture @StPatsMaynooth by professor @DavidKertzer #PiusXII www.thetablet.co.uk/news/a-reexa...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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‘They are turning to the Catholic faith’ – Cork bishop sees revival of interest in religion among Gen Z

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‘They are turning to the Catholic faith’ – Cork bishop sees revival of interest in religion among Gen Z
The Catholic Bishop of Cork has said he is “not surprised” by the findings of a new poll indicating there is a revival of interest in religion among members of Generation Z.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM