Symbols carried to the altar included Maureen’s Rosary beads, a picture of Padre Pio, a Mayo flag, a transistor radio noting the endless satisfaction she got from listening to local Midwest ...

Symbols carried to the altar included Maureen’s Rosary beads, a picture of Padre Pio, a Mayo flag, a transistor radio noting the endless satisfaction she got from listening to local Midwest ...

Shrines have covered up their now controversial mosaics by accused abuser Father Marko Rupnik, but other institutions have taken a more tolerant approach.

Francesco Zanardi, an Italian abuse survivor and founder of Rete L’Abuso, told CNA that “in this case, [Rupnik’s work] is not art, it is a symbol,” which “creates problems for the victim ...

Fr. Michael Quinn, chief celebrant of the Requiem Mass, spoke of the immense loss to Maureen’s family, her eight children, 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He went on to describe her as ...

There was shock and sadness both in Kiltimagh and further afield upon the news of Maureen’s passing following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. At the start of the service, a number of items were ...

Nicole, Maureen’s granddaughter, brought a pair of rosary beads, as well as a symbol of Padre Pio, both representing her grandmother’s strong Christian faith and ties to God.

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At the start of the service, a number of items were brought to the altar as a symbol of everything which made up Maureen’s character in life. Nicole, Maureen’s granddaughter, brought a pair of rosary ...