Ireland Archives - Page 9 of 11

Archbishops Correct Irish Bishop's Insensitive Remarks About Lesbian & Gay People

March 12, 2015/11 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The two leading bishops of Ireland have refused to support the recent statements by another... Read More

Irish Arguments About Marriage Equality Go From the Ridiculous to the Sublime

March 3, 2015/7 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

For those of us in countries where the marriage equality debate has been ongoing for... Read More

Ireland's "Gay Moment" as Marriage Referendum and Ban on Employment Discrimination Approach

February 3, 2015/3 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

As Ireland's referendum on same-gender marriage approaches this spring, LGBT issues are making headlines nationwide in what one columnist calls 'Ireland's gay moment.' Irish legislators are also considering a bill regarding family law for same-gender couples, separate from marriage rights, and a review of the country's ban on gay blood donors. The following are recent developments with links provided for further reading. Read More

Anti-Bullying Workshop Cancelled for Failing to Present "Other Side"

February 2, 2015/7 Comments/in Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A planned anti-bullying workshop at a Catholic school in County Dublin, Ireland, was cancelled because... Read More

Ireland's Gay Catholic Voices Speak Out for Faith and Equality

December 22, 2014/3 Comments/in LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The Republic of Ireland, one of the most heavily Catholic nations, has taken center stage... Read More

Irish Bishops and Laity Have Differing Views on Marriage Equality

December 9, 2014/8 Comments/in Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The Republic of Ireland has become the latest of focus of Catholic LGBT political involvement.... Read More

St. Vincent de Paul Society Gives Grant to LGBT Center Despite Bishop's Challenge

September 9, 2014/6 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Yesterday, we reported on some developments in Ireland that showed that Irish Catholics were responding... Read More

Ireland's Catholics March Onward for LGBT Equality

September 8, 2014/5 Comments/in Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Ireland has been a heavily Catholic nation historically, and Catholics have become more LGBT-supportive in recent years,... Read More

LGBT Rainbows Are Appearing Over Ireland

March 14, 2014/0 Comments/in Employment Issues, Marriage & Family, Schools & Youth, Statistics /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

In the very, very Catholic nation of Ireland, LGBT equality has been growing by leaps... Read More

Signs of Openness on LGBT and Marriage Issues from Two European Church Leaders

February 11, 2014/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Two European prelates have made statements recently which point, once again, toward a more open... Read More

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