On 25 May, a referendum will be held on the question of removing the right to life of the unborn child from the Constitution of Ireland. I want to explain in these short words why I will be voting No. Let me state the obvious at the outset. There is no easy way to...
The title “Mother” is possibly the most honoured title in the world. Mothers are the most loved and respected in every culture, in every continent, in every country down through the ages. Children become very much aware of this when they sit by their mother’s...
My Dear People, In anticipation of the Referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland I want to write to you on the question of the Right to Life. As Catholics we all hold to the absolute sacredness of all life from conception to natural death. ...
Read the full text of Archbishop Michael Neary's pastoral message here: Archbishop-Nearys-Pastoral-Letter-on-Unborn-Human-Life
The relationship between parent and child is deeply rooted in human nature. Becoming a mother or father is a great joy for so many people. Many parents see their child as a miracle. Lots of children are alive now because of the wonderful care that sick or premature...
"You don't need to end the life of your baby to get past the darkness and back to the light, and I'm proof of that." – Emma, Co. Kildare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRbG1oquCRI
Life is both sacred and a human right I write to you concerning the proposal to remove the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland (Article 40.3.3) in 2018. Because this is a positive and life affirming constitutional provision, and in response to those...
PROTECT IRELAND’S 8TH AMENDMENT FROM REPEAL “As Catholic Grandparents we love our Grandchildren; those who are born and those who are waiting to be born. We believe that it is only fair that they, like us, should be given their chance at life, however short or fragile...
During their Spring General Meeting this week in Maynooth, the Bishops of Ireland reviewed their pastoral message Two Lives, One Love and today publish a revised edition as part of their contribution to the national conversation on the right to life: Introduction...
As pastors we are aware that the conversation about unborn life is sensitive, delicate and, indeed, painful for many. We offer our reflections with the greatest of respect for everyone while wishing to make some points clearly and unambiguously. Fundamental right...