An Irish nun has been recognised in Carlow for her fifty years of working with the poor in India. Sister Cyril Mooney (72), A Bray native who moved to India when she was twenty, runs programmes in Calcutta aimed at helping street children.She was honoured in Carlow by the Friends of Calcutta group, who organised… Continue reading Irish nun recognised for work in India
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Bishop urges diaspora to welcome newcomers
In his St Patrick’s Day message, Bishop Séamus Hegarty, Bishop of Derry and Chair of the Bishops’ Council for Emigrants, has urged the Irish Diaspora to assist those who may be leaving Ireland to escape the economic downturn. Here is the entire text of his comments: Guím beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh uilig. On this,… Continue reading Bishop urges diaspora to welcome newcomers
Emigrant chaplains featured on TG4
A four-part documentary is telling the stories of emigrant chaplains in Britain and the US. Séiplinigh na nImirceach, being aired on TG4 throughout May, tells the story of four members of the Emigrant Chaplaincy Scheme, which was set up in 1957 to serve emigrants in the US and Britain. One of those interviewed is Ean… Continue reading Emigrant chaplains featured on TG4
IECE replaced by Commission for Migrants
The Irish Episcopal Commission for Emigrants has been restructured. The move was announced following the March 2008 General meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference held in Maynooth. The IECE has been replaced by the Commission for Migrants, which is a Commission of the Irish Episcopal Conference. This Commission is supported by a Council for Immigrants… Continue reading IECE replaced by Commission for Migrants
Foreign Affairs Minister outlines new relationship
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has published an article outlining Ireland’s relationships with the Irish abroad. In “Ireland’s New Approach to its Diaspora”, available in full on the IrishEmigrant.com website, Minister Ahern outlines the changes that have taken place in recent years. He notes that the Diaspora is vast: The dimensions of our Diaspora… Continue reading Foreign Affairs Minister outlines new relationship
Diaspora.fi looks at religion in globalising world
A new website has been launched that focuses on topics related to migration and religion. Diaspora.fi, subtitled “Religions in a Globalised World”, is an information channel for new publications, funding, conferences and other events. Site administrator Tuomas Martikainen of Finland says the areas of interest include religion in diaspora, religion and international migration, globalisation and the study… Continue reading Diaspora.fi looks at religion in globalising world