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CEP Submission to the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review of Ireland

CEP Submission to the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review of Ireland

by Alan Hynes-Cendrzak | Jul 17, 2026 | Featured, Latest News

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique mechanism of the Human Rights Council that calls for each UN Member State to undergo a peer review of its human rights records every 4.5 years. Ireland is due for its fourth review later this year. As part of that...
Catholic ethos and parental choice belong at the heart of education reform

Catholic ethos and parental choice belong at the heart of education reform

by Alan Hynes-Cendrzak | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured, Latest News

In this interview with Wendy Grace for The Way, CEP Chief Executive Alan Hynes-Cendrzak discusses Catholic ethos, parental choice and the place of faith-based education within a pluralist Irish education system. The conversation addresses current debates on...
Catholic educators welcome Departmental survey as affirming role of Catholic schools

Catholic educators welcome Departmental survey as affirming role of Catholic schools

by Alan Hynes-Cendrzak | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured, Latest News

Mr Alan Hynes-Cendrzak: “The national results do not support a simple claim that there is a national mandate for widespread divestment, [rather] the survey results demonstrate clear area-clusters where support for divestment may be found.” The Catholic Education...
Catholic education has a vital place in a pluralist Ireland

Catholic education has a vital place in a pluralist Ireland

by Alan Hynes-Cendrzak | Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, Latest News

In a recent Irish Times debate on whether religion should be removed from the classroom, CEP’s Chief Executive Alan Hynes-Cendrzak set out the case for religious education as an integral part of Catholic schooling. Responding to arguments for moving faith...
Catholic Schools Week 2026 – Catholic Schools – Normal Lives, Called to Holiness

Catholic Schools Week 2026 – Catholic Schools – Normal Lives, Called to Holiness

by Alan Hynes-Cendrzak | Jun 27, 2025 | Latest News

Catholic Schools Week 2026 Catholic Schools – Normal Lives, Called to Holiness “Holiness does not mean performing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith.” — Pope Francis on Blessed Carlo Acutis Introduction Catholic Schools Week 2026...
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