Church Structure

The Catholic Church is made up of many parts, together working on Earth as the body of Christ. Explore the roles of clergy, laity, religious, dioceses and more.

Post-vote, Church in Ireland facing ‘huge task’ With same-sex marriage now legal, the Church must ‘find the language’ to speak to the ...

Michael Kelly Wednesday, June 03, 2015

Stakes high for May 22 Irish vote on marriage Polls show little support for traditional marriage, while Catholic bishops stress it ...

Michael Kelly Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Catholics of 2014: Marie Collins The Irish activist is the only survivor of sexual abuse to be selected for the ...

Michael Kelly Thursday, December 18, 2014

From Oklahoma to Ireland Monks forced to turn away new candidates after moving to Emerald Isle

Michael Kelly Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Abuse survivor Collins ready to help lead reform Commission for the Protection of Minors member says group is ‘serious attempt to deal ...

Michael Kelly Wednesday, June 04, 2014

Irish government to reopen Vatican Embassy After closing it in 2011, Prime Minister Enda Kenny says Pope Francis factors into ...

Michael Kelly Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Magdalene laundries report spurs national reflection Irish government’s apology overshadows findings that shatter myths about religious-run ...

Michael Kelly Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Church dialogues with nonbelievers at Paris event Believers should be comfortable presenting faith in secular world, ‘Courtyard of ...

Michael Kelly Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Ireland swings to the left after landmark election Vote increases likelihood of church-state tensions over same-sex marriage, bioethics ...

Michael Kelly Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Irish push back against European Court abortion ruling After court rules Ireland’s no-abortion law violates rights, fresh calls for pro-life ...

Michael Kelly Wednesday, January 05, 2011

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