Ireland’s abortion rate increased last year
A total of 6,577 women had an abortion in Ireland in 2020, according to a report presented today by the Department of Health. That is slightly down on the figure of 6,666 in 2019, but the ratio (number of abortions per live births) is up, because fewer women became...
Why Europe needs a common day of rest
Once upon a time, not so long ago, Sunday was considered a day of rest. But now, like every other day of the week, it has basically been captured by the demands of commerce. So there is no longer a communal day of rest in a lot of countries. This needs to change....
FAFCE Board Members adopt a Resolution on “The Family is the Democratic and Demographic Future of Europe”
On the 26th and 27th of May 2021, FAFCE held its biannual Board Meeting, gathering its 28 Member, Associated and Observer Organisations from 18 European Countries. This year, the event featured three guest speakers. Fr. Martin Michalíček, Secretary General of Council...
European Sunday Alliance Webinar on ‘The right to disconnect and the need for a European weekly common day of rest’
INVITATION | European Sunday Alliance Webinar on ‘The right to disconnect and the need for a European weekly common day of rest’ (Tuesday, 1 June 2021 at 12 pm Irish time) The Steering Group of the European Sunday Alliance invites you to its Webinar on “The right to...
Major new Irish study finds family structure matters
One of the great taboos in modern Irish debate is pointing out that family structure matters, and makes a difference to the lives of children. Such a declaration is considered to be offensive and judgemental. But suppose it is true, and suppose certain family...
FAFCE Webinar – The Family antidote to loneliness, beyond the pandemic
On the 13th May, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations hosted a Webinar entitled ‘The Family: antidote to loneliness, beyond the pandemic’. Maria Steen spoke on behalf of Family Solidarity. AGENDA Opening Address Mr Vincenzo Bassi, FAFCE President...
Our areas of interest
Christian Values and the Family
Social Legislation and the Family
Taxation and the Family
Education and the Family
The Media and the Family
The Social Environment and the Family
Family Solidarity is a broadly based association, not confined to any class or creed, organised to educate its members and others so that they can promote the best interests of the family in all aspects, but particularly where these interests are being eroded.
It draws its inspiration from the Irish Constitution, the Charter of the Human Rights of the Family, and “Familiaris Consortio”.
The Irish Constitution gives the family its rightful place. In practice, however, various forces are undermining it.
This is particularly evident in the dramatic fall in State support for families.
We must ensure that society recognises the importance of the family and respects its rights.
Family Solidarity has been formed as a nationwide organisation dedicated to serving and supporting the Christian family.
