The full text of Bishop Donal McKeown’s recent response to a prayer intention of Pope Francis, on the role of deacons in the church.

Eucharist is also food for the journey, a reminder that we ourselves are Tabernacles of the Lord.

Called by Pope Benedict to ‘establish the truth of what happened’ in 20th century institutions for the poorest children, Ireland’s bishops never did. Why?

Do only those called to be clerics have a ‘vocation’. In the Covid-19 crisis of 2020, Thomas O’Loughlin sees the urgent message ‘Think Again!’

‘Pastoral Theology?’ Mark Maguire explains why it is for everyone, and where his inspiration comes from.

What is to be the New Normal for the Irish Church? Fr Gerry O’Hanlon SJ considers the TV series Normal People, the ongoing Covid-19 Crisis – and synodality.

NCR Editorial: Dolan delivers the church to Trump and the GOP New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan celebrates Easter Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral April 12 during the coronavirus pandemic. (CNS/Reuters/Jeenah Moon) BY NCR EDITORIAL STAFF APR 28, 2020 Friendships have...

Pandemics raise the biggest questions – and Sean McDonagh SSD is not afraid to ask them.

It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb.

After Jesus had taken the wine he said, ‘It is fulfilled’; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit.