DUBLIN 18th September 2026 – Irish Society for Christian Civilisation (ISFCC) has launched an online petition calling on the Gaiety Theatre to cancel its upcoming production of TESTAMENT, an opera written by Colm Tóibín. The campaign has already gathered nearly 2,000 signatures from members of the public demanding the cancellation of the production. The petition...
A TFP delegation in front of the walls of the Kremlin, in 1990, when a petition signed by five million people in favour of the independence of Lithuania was delivered to Gorbachev. by Atilio Farao “Petitions are useless.” You’ve no doubt heard that phrase before. Perhaps you’ve even said it yourself at some point. After...
Colm Tóibín’s blasphemous novel The Testament of Mary has been adapted into an opera by Tarik O’Regan. Under the title Testament, this opera has already been shown in a few places, including Galway back in July. Our Lady as an ‘angry widow’ Reviewing the play for the Irish Examiner, Alan O’Riordan in his article, Opera...
In ancient times, people referred to the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady as the feast of Our Lady of Glory. They understood that the Assumption of Our Lady was not merely the physical event of her leaving this earth after resurrecting by virtue of her Divine Son and being taken to Heaven: it...
By Paul Victory Last July, twenty-two young men of Irish Society for Christian Civilisation (ISFCC) campaigned throughout Ireland in defence of the unborn. The caravan was the largest in Ireland to date and travelled across the country, spreading its message. The four-vehicle convoy visited the major cities of Dublin, Galway, and Cork, as well as smaller towns dotted along the way. Thanks be to Our Lady, the caravan was also able to spend two days in Co. Donegal. A new addition...
By Patric Catrinescu Adapted from his own theatre play, Colm Toibin’s Opera, Testament is a gross attack on the dignity of the Mother of God. The opera would make us believe that Our Lady threatens the Apostles with a knife, that she is bitter after the Crucifixion, and that she lives as a bandit! It...
By Xavier Sobieski The annual Call to Chivalry Summer Camp once again brought together young Catholic boys for a week of spiritual formation, friendship, and adventure. Held in the beautiful surroundings of Glencomeragh House, Co. Waterford, the camp offered participants the opportunity to deepen their Faith while enjoying exciting games, inspiring talks, and memorable outings....
By Patric Catrinescu – 13 July 2026 In a world marked by revolutions, it’s hard to remember you’re not alone. Fighting the popular current is not an easy task. In fact, I would say it’s impossible. As impossible as the Christian victory against the numerous Muslims in Lepanto. Just as impossible as the reconquest of...
The Synod on Synodality’s Study Group 9 Report Favors Homosexual Sin
by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo May 20, 2026 The synodal process inaugurated by Pope Francis is working toward the complete transformation of the Catholic Church that the Argentine Pope desired: “In this Church, as in an inverted pyramid, the top is located beneath the base.”1 In other words, Pope Francis’s “Synodal Church” will be an egalitarian church. But more than...
DUBLIN, Ireland – Thousands of Irish Catholics celebrated the 109th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima by holding 586 Public Rosary Rallies today, on May 16. The rallies, organised by Irish Society for Christian Civilisation, (ISFCC) represent one of the largest and most widespread public manifestations of the Faith in Ireland in...
