The Irish Catholic has published a report on the 2018 European Social Survey data, noting that while there have been further declines in mass attendance in Ireland, there has been a rise in those who say they pray every … Read more...
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Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles on Second Print-Run – Order Today
Yesterday was the fifth and final launch of my new book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis.
We left the gathering in Enniskillen with just five copies remaining of the book’s original print-run, meaning we have … Read more...
What a Day Out with the Redemptorists says about the Future of the Irish Catholic Church: New Slugger Post
I have a new post on the Slugger O’Toole blog, ‘What a Day Out with the Redemptorists says about the Future of the Irish Catholic Church.’… Read more...
Review of The Catholic Church and the Northern Ireland Troubles: New Post on Slugger
I have a new post on the Slugger O’Toole blog, a review of Margaret M Scull’s new book, The Catholic Church and the Northern Ireland Troubles, 1968-1998. … Read more...
Unity Pilgrim Review in Irish Political Studies, by Margaret M. Scull: ‘demonstrates the power of those … who may be overlooked when we study our grand narratives’
My book, Unity Pilgrim: The Life of Fr Gerry Reynolds CSsR (Redemptorist Communications, 2019) has been reviewed in Irish Political Studies by Margaret M. Scull from NUI Galway.
I am gratified the book has been reviewed in an important Irish … Read more...
Recent Publications on the Pope, Peacebuilding, and Extra-Institutional Religion
I have three recent publications which may be of interest to readers of this blog.
‘Surveying Ireland after the Pope: Grounds for Cautious Optimism?’ is in the current issue of Studies: An Irish Quarterly Review (Autumn 2019).
Studies is available … Read more...
Fr Charlie Burrows: ‘To be good news for those in need’ – Success for the Oblates’ Maritime Academy in Cilacap
Last week I blogged about the 5oth Jubilee of Irish priest Fr Charlie Burrows.
Among his many projects in Cilacap, Fr Burrows has been involved with the Oblates Maritime Academy in Cilacap. This Academy was recently recognized as First of … Read more...
Fr Charlie Burrows’ 50th Jubilee – Celebrations for Irish priest attract thousands of Muslims and Christians
Readers may remember I have written a few blog posts about the remarkable witness of Fr Charlie Burrows, an Irish missionary of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate serving in Cilacap, Indonesia.
My very first post about Fr Burrows was after … Read more...
William Scholes in the Irish News: ‘Dealing with the past means Considering Grace’
My latest book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, was reviewed by William Scholes in today’s Irish News.
Scholes explores some of the themes and stories that feature in the book, including the Rev Ian … Read more...
L’Derry Launch of Considering Grace: Response by Bishop Donal McKeown – “Engagement with this book can be a grace-filled opportunity for all of us”
My latest book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, was launched in the City Hotel in Londonderry/Derry on 6 November.
The launch featured a response by the Catholic Bishop of Derry, Donal McKeown. His remarks … Read more...
Launch of Considering Grace – Response by Nicola Brady
My new book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, was launched today at Presbyterian Assembly Buildings, Belfast.
The launch featured remarks from the Moderator Rev William Henry; Rev Tony Davidson, who oversaw the project; and readings … Read more...