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Abortion law has no moral force and can be resisted in good conscience say bishops Bill introducing abortion in Ireland pas*es through Dáil with few amendments. Meeting investigates beatification cause for young Tipperary priest Is Fr Colm O’Brien a candidate for sainthood? Housing difficulties worsen “It must be remembered that these are not just statistics, these are real people – men, women and children with lives, and hopes, and dreams” – Threshold. Family publication launched at Winter meeting of Bishops’ Conference We have talked at length about how the Church can support couples in preparing for marriage as well as at various stages during their married lives; how the Church can help families to embrace hope even in the face of adversity – Bishop Kevin Doran. Diocese of Limerick introduces Pastoral Units and Team Ministry “We need to promote arrangements that encourage greater co-operation Energy price increases leave families out in the cold this Christmas – SVP Data from Eurostat show that among EU peer countries Ireland has the second highest rate of households who cannot afford to adequately heat Irish Ambas*ador praises Talitha Kum anti trafficking network Addressing a panel discussion, Ambas*ador Derek Hannon described the nuns’ advocacy as “vital and occasionally dangerous” and said it was work the Irish government supported both morally and financially. Palestrina Choir issues festive new CD for Christmas The CD features timeless carols as well as modern compositions by Irish composers, and choral pieces that are instantly evocative of the Christmas season. Bishops' online Advent calendar has more features than ever Advent also prepares us for the second coming of Christ at the end of time. As Christians, we must always be prepared for the coming of the Lord. – Archbishop Eamon Martin. Get ready for Christmas with the Society of Missionary Children Schools and families can enjoy an Advent calendar for children, Advent