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Prayer Vigil at World Youth Day 2016

Wendy Grace reports for Aid to the Church in Need on the Prayer Vigil at World Youth Day 2016 attended by over 1 million pilgrims.

Way of the Cross at World Youth Day 2016

Wendy Grace reports on the powerful Way of the Cross service at WYD 2016 which featured various church groups including Aid to the Church in Need.

Let’s Be One

Learn about the inspirational 'Let's Be One' campaign organised by Aid to the Church in Need for World Youth Day 2016.

World Youth Day 2016 – Welcome Ceremony

Wendy Grace reports for Aid to the Church in Need on the Welcome ceremony for Pope Francis at WYD 2016 in Krakow. More to follow...

The Burning Question – Trócaire

This half hour documentary features climate change activists in Malawi and Malawian farmers affected by the food crisis and some of the leaders of the fossil fuel divestment movement.

Finding everything in giving

Bishop Liam MacDaid reflects on the life of Marion Mill and invites people to think of what a vocation to priesthood or religious life might offer them.

Do not be afraid to your proclaim your faith

Archbishop Charles Brown's message to those gathered at Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2016 was not to be afraid to proclaim their faith.

Parenting tips for summer holidays

Aisling Cuffe shares some parenting tips for the summer holidays aimed at primary school children aged from 12 and under.

Attracting more young people to the Church

Sharon Murphy from Clogher Diocese gives her response to the oft-asked question - how can we attract young people into the Church.

Celebrate the 8th Rally

Our special report on the addresses by Melissa Ohden, Heidi Crowther and Cora Sherlock at the recent Pro-Life Rally celebrating the 8th Amendment

My faith journey – Anna Keegan

Anna Keegan shares how she came to decide that her calling was to work in the Church with young people while attending World Youth Day in Canada.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2016

In this interview we learn about what happens at the annual Youth 2000 summer festival event which attracts over 1,000 young people.

Celebrate the 8th – Melissa Ohden

Address by abortion survivor Melissa Ohden at the pro-life rally in Dublin on 4th June 2016 celebrating the 8th Amendment.

Interview with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (full)

Watch our full 28 min interview with Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle in which he discusses his vocation, Caritas, IEC2016 and Amoris Laetitia.

Migration – the moral challenge of our time

Peter Sutherland delivered the 2016 Trócaire Lecture titled 'Migration - the moral challenge of our time' in Maynooth on 19th May 2016.

Amoris Laetitia – Catholic Comment

Petra Conroy from Catholic Comment gives her reaction to ‘The Joy of Love’ (Amoris Laetitia) from Pope Francis which follows on from the Synod on the Family.

Amoris Laetitia – Archbishop Eamon Martin

Archbishop Eamon Martin gives his reaction to 'The Joy of Love' (Amoris Laetitia) from Pope Francis which follows on from the Synod on the Family.

HOPE – preventing euthanasia and assisted suicide

Paul Russell, the founder of HOPE in Australia, discusses the dangers that flow from the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide.

WYD 2016 – Scripture series part 3

Natalie Doherty and Fr Kieran O’Mahony present the third part of a four part scripture series intended for pilgrims attending World Youth Day 2016.

World Youth Day 2016 – Flower and Alyssa

Flower and Alyssa from the USA share how through a photography fund-raising project and supported by prayer they are planning to cover the costs of attending WYD 2016.

Ballygawley – 2016 All-Ireland Winners

St Ciaran's College Ballygawley in Co. Tyrone were the national winners of this year's competition organised by the Order of the Knights of St Columbanus.

WYD 2016 – Scripture series part 2

Natalie Doherty and Fr Kieran O’Mahony present the second part of a four part scripture series intended for pilgrims attending World Youth Day 2016.

Accord research into relationship counselling trends

Bishop Denis Nulty discusses recent research into the most common problems that couples refer to when they come to Accord for relationship counselling.

WYD 2016 – Scripture series part 1

Natalie Doherty and Fr Kieran O'Mahony present the first part of a four part scripture series intended for pilgrims attending World Youth Day 2016.

Vote for Justice in 2016

Emmet Sheerin discusses the 'Vote Joseph Bloggs' video that Trocaire has released to help highlight climate justice as an election issue.

The 2016 March for Life

Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life, joins us from Washington to share what made the 2016 event so special and how other cities hold similar rallies.

Pope Francis and the Future of the Family – Nuncio

Archbishop Charles Brown introduces this national conference hosted by the Irish Catholic Newspaper and the Iona Institute on 30th Jan 2016.

Pope Francis, the Synod and the Future of the Family in Ireland

Archbishop Eamon Martin delivers the keynote address at this national conference which was held on 30th January 2016 in Dublin.

Pope Francis and the Future of the Family – Baroness Nuala O’Loan

Full address by Baroness Nuala O'Loan to this national conference hosted by the Irish Catholic Newspaper and the Iona Institute on 30th Jan 2016.

Freedom’s Orphans – David Quinn

Full address by David Quinn to this national conference - Pope Francis and the Future of the Family - hosted by the Irish Catholic Newspaper and the Iona Institute.

The Future of the Family in Ireland – Bairbre Cahill

Full address by Bairbre Cahill to this national conference under the theme - Pope Francis and the Future of the Family in Ireland

The Future of the Family in Ireland – Breda O’Brien

Full address by Breda O'Brien to this national conference under the theme - Pope Francis and the Future of the Family in Ireland

Don Bosco is Alive Today – Part Two

Jane Mellett, coordinator for SAVIO Volunteers, shares her experience as a volunteer and how Don Bosco and the Salesians changed her life.

My Faith Journey – Fergal McGrath

Fergal McGrath shares how he turned away from drugs and adopted a whole new lifestyle and found a new depth to his faith.

Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat 2015

We hear from participants about what they have gained from taking part in Youth 2000 events and what they would say to someone thinking of coming the first time.

The Jesse Box – bringing Bible stories to life

Gerry Malone introduces the Jesse Box - an interactive tool for children designed to engage them with Bible stories of salvation supported by a number of story manuals.

Trócaire on progress of COP21

Lorna Gold from Trocaire reviews the progress to date of the UN summit in Paris which is seeking a New Global Climate Agreement - including a review of the Irish contribution.

Kermit Gosnell movie

Ann McElhinney tells us about the historic crowdfunding campaign for a movie about America's biggest serial killer, abortionist Kermit Gosnell and the media cover-up.

Working with the YouCat Development project

Sharon Murphy, a youth minister in Clogher Diocese, shares her experience of working with the YOUCAT Development Project.

My Faith Journey – Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy, a youth minister in the Diocese of Clogher, shares how she has grown in her faith and become a committed church member.

Amnesty campaign video against Pro-Life Amendment

Cora Sherlock from the Pro-Life campaign responds to the recent Amnesty video which calls for the repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish Constitution.

Cana Ireland programme for married couples

The Synod on the Family highlighted the need for support for married couples. We hear about a week long programme offered by Cana Ireland.

Reviewing the Synod on the Family 2015

Bishop Brendan Leahy, Petra Conroy and Cathal Barry reflect on how the Synod went about its work and what might flow from it.

A Question of Faith – Episode 5

This episode features interviews with Lino Rulli, John Newton (ACN UK), Congressman Chris Smith and a pro-Life panel discussion.

Synod on the Family 2015 – Fr Thomas Rosica

Fr Tom Rosica, Assistant at the Vatican Press Office and CEO of Salt + Light TV in Canada, gives us his assessment on the Synod on the Family

Synod on the Family 2015 – A Question of Faith

A special episode of A Question of Faith recorded in the studios of Vatican Radio on the Synod on the Family in October 2015.

Synod on the Family 2015 – Archbishop Diarmuid Martin

Archbishop Diarmaid Martin reflects on the progress and potential legacy of the Synod on the Family. Recorded in Rome on Oct 23rd.

Synod on the Family 2015 – Gerard O’Connell

Gerry O'Connell, Vatican correspondent of America Magazine, gives us his assessment of the Synod on the Family.

Synod on the Family 2015 – Lino Rulli

Lino Rulli, the presenter of the Catholic Guy Radio radio show from New York, gives us his take on the Synod on the Family.

Synod on the Family 2015 – Archbishop Eamon Martin

In this iCatholic report, we hear what Archbishop Eamon Martin said at the Vatican Press Conference on 21 October.

Synod on the Family 2015 – Reflection of a Married Couple

Wendy Grace and her husband Karl Melady reflect on the Synod on the Family and on living their faith as a married couple.

World Youth Day 2016 – A Question of Faith

Ger Gallagher from the Archdiocese of Dublin reflects back on past World Youth Days and looks forward to the 2016 gathering in Krakow in Poland in 2016.

Trocaire on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Eamon Meehan and Lorna Gold recently discuss the new development agenda of the UN that is intended to build on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

YouCat to be followed by DoCat and Youth Bible

A report from Germany on the global spread of the Youth catechism and their upcoming projects - a Youth Bible and the DOCAT on the church's social teaching.

Connecting Classroom and Home- Maeve Mahon

As part of a series of resources on the new Primary RE curriculum, Maeve Mahon looks at the connection between the classrom and the home.

‘Handing on the faith in the Home’ – Archbishop Eamon Martin

Archbishop Eamon Martin discusses his message for National Eucharistic Congress in Knock which focuses on 'Handing on the Faith' in our time.

A Guide to Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – Trócaire

In this Trocaire film produced by iCatholic, pilgrims to the Holy Land are encouraged to connect with the 'living stones' and the work of peace building.

2015 Catholic Youth Conference – Archbishop Eamon Martin

Archbishop Eamon Martin summarises his message to the 2015 Catholic Youth Conference and talks about the importance of gatherings like this...

Honouring the Martyrs of El Salvador (1980 – 1991)

Fr Ciarán O'Nualláin OFM shares the powerful testimonies of parish catechists killed during the civil war in El Salvador along with his own experiences.

Laudato Si Study Guide – Fr Eamonn Conway

Address by Fr Eamonn Conway at launch of a Study Guide to the recent encyclical by Pope Francis that he co-edited with Cathal Barry.

Study Guide to Laudato Si – Cathal Barry

Address by Cathal Barry at launch of a Study Guide to the recent encyclical by Pope Francis that he co-authored with Fr Eamonn Conway.

Study Guide to Laudato Si – Eamon Meehan

Address by Eamon Meehan, Director of Trócaire at launch of a Study Guide to the recent encyclical by Pope Francis on the care of our common home.

Amy Colgan @ Climate Justice Conference

Amy Colgan speaking at the recent 'Meeting the Challenge of Climate Justice from Evidence to Action' conference in Maynooth.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2015

Join over 1,000 young people at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Cistercian College, Roscrea from 13th - 16th August 2015. Free buses...

Gaza – One Year On

This Trócaire video highlights the lack of accountability for the loss of life, including hundreds of children, in Gaza last year and the struggle to rebuild.

Climate Justice Conference 2015 – Recap Day One

Sean Farrell from Trocaire gives a recap of the first day at the recent Climate Justice Conference held in Maynooth.

Climate Justice Conference – Mary Robinson

Keynote address by Mary Robinson at the recent 'Meeting the Challenge of Climate Justice: From Evidence to Action' conference.

Reflecting on the outcome of the Marriage Referendum

In this episode of 'A Question of Faith' guests Breda O'Brien and David Quinn look back on the Marriage Referendum and what has followed.

Mother speaks of the gift of her son at Rally for Life

At the 2015 All-Ireland Rally for Life, Anne Trainor spoke proudly and powerfully about her son Kevin (8) who has Down Syndrome.

Nuncio encourages all parishes to study Laudato Si’

Archbishop Charles Brown compliments Veritas on their publication of Laudato Si' and expressed the hope that it will be widely read and studied.

Have you ever broken a promise?

A Trócaire video highlighting the fact that Ireland broke its promise to spend 0.7% of national income on overseas aid.

Study Guide to Praise be to You (Laudato Si’)

Cathal Barry discusses a study guide that The Irish Catholic will soon publish on the recent encyclical from Pope Francis.

Fr Donal Dorr on Laudato Si’

Fr Donal Dorr - author of Option for the Poor and for the Earth - discusses the recent encyclical from Pope Francis on the care of our common home.

Laudato Si – A Question of Faith special (1)

Wendy is joined by an expert panel to discuss this great work by Pope Francis on care of our common home. (Part 1 of 2)

Laudato Si – A Question of Faith special (2)

In the second part of our two part special, our panel of climate justice experts look at what action should follow on from on Laudato Si.

Laudato Si – Reflection by Fr Robert McCabe

Fr Robert McCabe shares a reflection on the Encyclical from Pope Francis on care for our common home.

10 Quotes from Laudato Si

The Encyclical Letter - Laudato Si on care for our common home - from Pope Francis is addressed to every person living on this planet.

Don Bosco Nepal Relief action

Learn about the relief work undertaken by the Salesians in Nepal in the wake of the recent earthquake via Don Bosco schools

Nepal Earthquake – Jesuit response

Learn about the relief work undertaken by the Jesuits in Nepal in the wake of the recent earthquake including students in Jesuit schools.

Raising emotionally healthy children

Author Paul Gilligan discusses his book which seeks to help parents help their children reach their potential as emotionally healthy adults.

Trócaire Nepal Earthquake relief update

Conor O'Loughlin of Trócaire reports from a district in Nepal where 80% of houses are damaged or destroyed. Trócaire is aiming to reach 175,000 people with support.

Blessed Oscar Romero – The Trócaire Connection

Sally O'Neill recalls her encounters with Archbishop Romero and how Trócaire helped fund his work for justice and his famous radio broadcasting.

Blessed Oscar Romero – his life and legacy (2)

In this second part of a two part ‘A Question of Faith’ special, a panel of guests reflect on the legacy and beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero

What are the key legal issues in the Marriage Referendum?

This extended episode of 'A Question of Faith' takes an in-depth look at the key legal issues with our guest Patrick Treacy, Senior Counsel.

A Question of Faith – Marriage Referendum special

As we enter the last days before the Marriage Referendum, our panel discuss the key issues and how the debate has developed in recent weeks.

What do cuts to the State funding of Accord indicate?

In this episode of 'A Question of Faith' we hear about the good work of Accord and a panel discusses the recently cut to funding for their pre-marriage courses.

Dead Theologians Society – Introduction

Eddie Cotter Jr, the founder of DTS in America, gives an overview of this Catholic youth apostolate which draws on the lives of saints to inspire the youth of today.

Care for the Covenant of Marriage – Archbishop Eamon Martin

Interview with Archbishop Eamon Martin about his statement on the Marriage Referendum - Care for the Covenant of Marriage.

Marriage Referendum – Message from Archbishop Eamon Martin

Archbishop Eamon Martin delivers his own message - Care for the Covenant of Marriage - on the upcoming Marriage Referendum.

What has the Church to say on the Marriage Referendum?

Fr Eamonn Conway discusses a series of articles in The Irish Catholic on the same sex marriage debate.

Trócaire – Lent 2015 and Climate Justice

An in-depth discussion about this year's Lenten campaign and why Trócaire is highlighting the need for climate justice.

2015 Trócaire Lenten Lecture – edited version

10 minute edit of Cardinal Turkson's lecture - “Integral ecology and the horizon of hope: concern for the poor and for creation in the ministry of Pope Francis”

2015 Trócaire Lenten Lecture – Lorna Gold

Lorna Gold gives the formal response to the 2015 Trócaire Lenten Lecture by Cardinal Peter Turkson on Integral ecology.

Marriage is important, reflect before you change it – Press Briefing

Remarks by Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin on the statement from the Irish Bishops on 10th March 2015.

Archbishop Eamon Martin on Marriage Referendum

Archbishop Eamon Martin discusses the statement issued by the Bishops Conference in regard to the upcoming Marriage Referendum.

Statement from Irish Bishops on Marriage Referendum

Archbishop Eamon Martin shares the statement from the Irish Bishops Conference on the upcoming Marriage referendum.

How can you have your say on the Synod on the Family?

Bishop Nulty and Stephen Cummins discuss how people can share their views on family and marriage.

2015 All-Ireland Schools Public Speaking Competition

Rathmore Grammar School from Belfast were the winners of this competition organised by the Order of the Knights of St Columbanus.

Cardinal Turkson on Trócaire and care for creation

Cardinal Peter Turkson shares some thoughts on Trócaire's work on climate justice and how care of the earth has a spiritual value for Christians.

2015 Trócaire Lenten Lecture – Cardinal Peter Turkson

The title of Cardinal Turkson's lecture was “Integral ecology and the horizon of hope: concern for the poor and for creation in the ministry of Pope Francis”

Trócaire Lent 2015 livestream to Primary Schools

Watch back the 30 min livestream by Trócaire for primary schools on the 2015 Lenten campaign and the issue of climate justice.

The Story of Mahlet’s Community – Trócaire Lent 2015

Mahlet (13) is the girl on this year's Trócaire Box. Learn how Trocaire is working to help her community adapt to climate change.

Drop in the Ocean? Ireland and Climate Change

A 30 min documentary from Trócaire which includes contributions from Ireland’s leading environmental scientists, writers and activists.

Fighting to farm – Trócaire Lent 2015 TV AD

The Trócaire TV AD for Lent 2015 shows the struggle for Mahlet's family and community to adapt to climate change.

Trócaire Box App

Find out about this app which allows you design and customise your own virtual Trócaire box and share online.

Climate Change explained – Trócaire Lent 2015

What is climate change and why is it happening? Join CJ the bee to find out in this schools video from Trócaire.

Prezi slideshow of Trócaire Lent 2015

This video uses a Prezi slideshow to explain how Mahlet's community in Northern Ethiopia are struggling with climate change.

There is no Planet B – Act now on Climate Change

Climate change is the greatest injustice of our time. People in the developing world, who are doing least to cause climate change, are suffering the most because of it.

Trócaire Poster Competition winners

Lydia McCarthy interviews the Letterkenny winners of the 2014 Trocaire poster competition. Their poster is now in every Primary school in the country.

Trócaire workshop for Primary Schools on Climate Justice

Lydia McCarthy from Trócaire conducts a workshop on climate justice for the pupils of Illistrin National School in Letterkenny

Fr Derek Leonard on Trócaire Lent 2015

Fr Derek Leonard from Limerick Diocese shares his memories of his recent trip to Ethiopia to witness first-hand the work that this year's Trocaire box is funding.

Synod on the Family 2015 – K&L Consultation

Bishop Denis Nulty invites parishioners in Kildare & Leighlin Diocese to participate in a consultation process for the Synod to be held in Rome in October.

Solas Bhríde – unfolding the legacy of St Brigid

A guided tour around the new Solas Bhríde Centre and hermitages in Kildare which will be officially opened and blessed as 2015 Feile Bhride begins.

Parenting tips for Christmas

Aisling Cuffe shares some simple parenting tips for Christmas including how celebrating Christ's birth can be incorporated in the day's activities.

Modern day Bethlehem – supporting the ‘living stones’

Garry Walsh from Trócaire discusses the plight of modern day Bethlehem and an upcoming Trócaire resource for pilgrims to the Holy Land.

A Future Full of Hope – Elphin Education Pastoral Letter

Bishop Kevin Doran discusses his Pastoral Letter called “A Future Full of Hope” which focuses on the education of children including their education in faith.

The Meaning of Marriage – Irish Bishops

Bishop Kevin Doran discusses the pastoral statement from the Irish Bishops - The Meaning of Marriage - which is being distributed to over 1,300 parishes.

Survivors – domestic violence in Nicaragua

Survivors tells the powerful stories of two women who have survived domestic violence in Nicaragua and how Trocaire is helping...

Trócaire Gift of a School Kit

Your gift of a school kit will help Trócaire’s work to ensure children enjoy the basic human right of an education.

The Cry of the Earth relaunched by Irish Bishops Conference

Dr Lorna Gold discusses the relaunch of the Cry of the Earth and the pastoral resource (Glas) that Trócaire has published to supplement it.

Kilmore Diocesan Assembly 2014 – Youth Ministry

Clogher don Oige - Matthew McFadden gives a presentation on Youth Ministry in Clogher Diocese to the Kilmore Diocesan Assembly.

Synod on the Family – Sebastian Gomes

Wendy Grace chats to Sebastian Gomes from Salt + Light TV about his experience of the 2014 Synod on the Family.

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the Synod on the Family

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin shares his reflection on the progress of the Synod on the Family which has been running for the last two weeks in Rome.

Synod on the Family 2014 – Livestream from Rome

Watch back our panel discussion on the Synod on the Family which we streamed live from Vatican Radio on 16th Oct 2014.

iCatholic live from Rome on Synod on the Family

iCatholic will livestream a panel discussion on the Synod on the Family from Rome on 19th Oct. Watch promo...

Faith in Action: Trócaire and the future of the Church in Ireland

Talk by Trócaire Executive Director Éamonn Meehan at Conference hosted by The Irish Catholic and sponsored by Trócaire on 4th Oct 2014.

Day for Life 2014 – Bishop Brendan Leahy

Bishop Brendan Leahy outlines Day for Life and explains the theme and message chosen by the bishops for this year's Day for Life on Sunday 5 October.

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin previews Synod on the Family 2014

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin previews the upcoming gathering in Rome on the Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the context of Evangelisation.

Catholic Social Teaching (CST) in 3 minutes

All of Trócaire's work, in Ireland as well as overseas, is informed by Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Watch this 3 min intro to CST.

MIA 20 – Sustainable Development Presentation Part 2

The presentation given by Fr Sean McDonagh SCC was part of the 20th anniversary celebrations for Mercy International Association.

MIA 20 – Sustainable Development Presentation Part 1

The presentation given by Carmel Bracken RSM was part of the 20th anniversary celebrations for Mercy International Association.

Trócaire at National Ploughing Championships 2014

Trócaire Director Éamonn Meehan invites all attending the Ploughing to visit stand 372 where Kildare & Leighlin Diocese is hosting Trócaire.

Trócaire – Your Support at Work 2013-2014

Learn about the impact and difference your support has made in the countries where Trócaire works, as well as the great achievements of their supporters in Ireland.

Bar Stool Soapbox – Climate Change

This summer Trócaire brought a barstool into Dublin city centre and asked people for their thoughts on climate change.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2014 – Everything Drama

Watch a powerful drama from the Youth 2000 Summer Festival showing how the Lord never abandons us in our struggles and pain.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2014 – Archbishop Eamon Martin

Archbishop Eamon Martin's homily on 15th August at the 2014 Summer Festival in which he called on young people, like Mary, to magnify the Lord in society.

Trócaire Gaza Appeal – August 2014

Trócaire is appealing for your support for their efforts to deliver emergency aid to Gaza and their work towards a just peace in the region.

Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2014 new promo

The Youth 2000 Summer Festival is taking place between 14th-17th August 2014 in Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co Tipperary for ages 16-35.

Sundays of Sorrow: Inside Medellín’s War

'Maria' tells her incredible story, how she suffered at the hands of vicious drug gangs in Medellín and how Trocaire has assisted her and women like her.

Youth 2000 Summer Youth Festival (14-17 Aug 2014)

Watch a promo video for the 2014 Summer Youth Festival that will be hosted by Youth 2000 in Roscrea from 14 - 17 Aug.

Marriage and family Conference 2014 – Drama 4

In a powerful monologue, a woman who was emotionally abused by her father shares how it obstructed faith and the path in faith through anger.

Marriage and family Conference 2014 – Drama 3

This drama examines how faith is handed on and the struggle between parents, children and grand-children to be true to themselves while respecting others.

Marriage and Family Conference 2014 – Drama 2

This drama highlights the issue of double-standards and how we can be more concerned with saving facing in the community than dealing healthily with our problems.

Marriage and Family Conference 2014 – Drama 1

This drama highlights how time-poverty and materialism can get in the way of family but there is the will to do something constructive about it.

Taking Power Back: Colombian Farmers Speak Out

Small farmers have been caught in the middle of Colombia's civil war for decades. Today, they are beginning to speak up. Video by Trocaire.

Trócaire’s Somalia Education Programme

Our Education programme in Gedo, Somalia is running since 2011 from money from an Emergency Appeal. Funds are fast depleting so we urgently need to raise €500,000 for 15 schools.

Marriage and Family at the Heart of the Parish – Dr Tony Fahey

Keynote address by Dr Tony Fahey entitled "Marriage and the Family in Ireland today" at Conference in Clonliffe College.

Let the Devil Sleep: Rwanda 20 Years After Genocide

Let the Devil Sleep is the story of four individual's unlikely journey of confession, forgiveness and reconciliation in post-genocide Rwanda.

Act to Prevent Trafficking – St Mary’s, Mallow

The YSI students in St. Mary's, Mallow and their teacher Ms Lyons reflect on the experience of undertaking their Stop Trafficking of People (S.T.O.P.) project over the last year.

Mallow YSI Students S.T.O.P Trafficking Project

Young Social Innovator (YSI) students from St Mary's Secondary School in Mallow give a presentation on their S.T.O.P. trafficking campaign.

S.T.O.P. Trafficking – Mallow YSI students Speak Out

Young Social Innovator (YSI) students from St Mary's Secondary School perform their short drama piece highlighting their S.T.O.P. trafficking campaign.

Don Bosco Teenage Care – Breaking the Cycle

A presentation of the work of Don Bosco Teenage Care Services in Dublin which has been on-going since 1978 helping deprived teenagers.

Trócaire Lenten Campaign 2014 – Bishop William Crean

Bishop William Crean, Bishop of Cloyne, describes meeting Enestina, the young girl on the 2014 Trócaire box in Malawi.

Water has no enemy – water as a human right

In this extract from the 2014 Trócaire Lenten Lecture, Fr Orobator asserts that access to fresh water is a universal and inalienable human right.

Trócaire Lenten Lecture 2014 – Water has no Enemy

See full lecture delivered by Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJ in which he highlighted that water needs to understood not as a commodity but part of the common good.

Trócaire Lenten campaign 2014 – Primary Schools Livestream

Watch back this half hour programme for Primary Schools introducing the 2014 Lenten campaign.

Trócaire Lenten campaign 2014 – OnLine Ad

Worldwide, 783 million people do not have access to clean, safe water. This year's Trócaire Lent Campaign is about the global water crisis.

Trócaire Poster Competition Winners 2013

The 2013 winners explain the meaning behind their poster which is on display now in all our schools during Lent 2014. Find out how to enter this year.

Trócaire Lenten Campaign 2014 – Junior Primary

Watch and learn about the daily routine of Enestina from Malawi who is featured on the 2014 Trócaire box - for junior primary students.

Marriage at the Heart of the Church (1)

This is the first of two talks given by Stijn Van den Bossche during the the first national conference of The Council for Marriage and the Family (Sept 2013).

Marriage at the heart of the Church (2)

This is second of two talks given by Stijn Van den Bossche during the the first national conference of The Council for Marriage and the Family on 28 September 2013 in Maynooth.

Trócaire Poetry Competition 2013 – Children Winners

Two of the winners in the children's category in the 2013 Trocaire / Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition

Consultation for Synod on the Family – Bishop Denis Nulty

Bishop Denis Nulty expresses his thanks for all the parish groups and individuals in K&L who responded to the recent questionnaire on family life and church teaching.

Survival – Sculpture and Poem by Freda Gilmore

Deirdre O'Rawe talks about the sculpture 'Survival' that adorns the recently renovated regional offices of Accord NI in Belfast.

Trócaire Gift of Water

Your gift of water is, quite simply, the gift of life. Your thoughtful gift will fund water projects in the world’s poorest places.

Trócaire Gift of Safe Motherhood

Your thoughtful gift of safe motherhood will provide essential training for midwives to safely deliver babies and deal with emergency situations in Somalia.

Trócaire Gift of Legal Aid

Your thoughtful gift of legal aid will help in the search for family members lost during the war. It will also support the gathering of evidence to prosecute war criminals.

Trócaire Gift of a House

Your thoughtful gift will provide a secure, dry home and provide proper roofing materials for people who can’t afford repair costs.

Trócaire Gift of Support to Grandparents

Your thoughtful gift will help these very special and loving grandparents provide a secure and happy environment for their grandchildren.

Trócaire Gift of a Goat

Your thoughtful gift of a goat can do much more than provide food and an income for a family in need.

Trócaire Gift of Birth Cert

Your thoughtful gift is a gift of identity, recognition and proof of date and place of birth.

The main purpose of the box is to introduce children to scripture stories and to help you in the process of passing the faith to your children The Jesse box contains 9 wooden animals, 11 wooden cones together with printouts of the backgrounds, props,characters and a booklet guide for Advent, Christmas and The Epiphany and […]