Project still requires Vatican and Central Council approval

‘After 50 years that was that. No consultation, no words of regret, no thanks’ – Dublin choir

Murphy report said it was ‘likely that he has abused hundreds of children’

There are just two seminaries left to train diocesan priests for Ireland: the seminary at Maynooth and the Irish College in Rome

Where the heart is: Louise Walsh on living in Drumcondra, in the house she shares with her husband Derek Maher and their two children

‘Demand for other forms of patronage is growing... process of diversification still too slow’

Catholic Pro-Cathedral will host sung prayers and tribute to Padraig Pearse

Heavy rain expected on Saturday while Sunday will be mainly bright and dry

Archbishop’s criticism of Maynooth seminary latest example of individuality

Background: First complaint about priest came two days after he took up his first role

Catholic bishops decide to undertake major initiative to promote vocations next year

Diarmuid Martin praises his contribution to Church’s social communications

Judge does not ban Liam Dowling from keeping dogs in future

One witness said they saw man swing dog by lead and smash it to ground up to 30 times

Martin tells abuse survivor ‘you’ve touched our hearts, and our hearts are wobbly’

Elements in society ‘allergic’ to mention of faith in schools’ system - Archbishop

Martin Clarke: Born: December 30th, 1946; Died: October 23rd, 2013

Waterford beat Galway in minor final earlier today