A Voice to Reflect
The ACP is an association for Catholic Priests who wish to have a forum, and a voice to reflect on, discuss and comment on issues affecting the Irish Church and society today. We welcome any feedback you may have. If you are an existing member, you can pay your membership fee here. If you would like to support the ACP with a donation, you can do so here.
Today’s Homily Resources
13 Nov 2025 – Thursday of Week 32
13 Nov 2025 – Thursday of Week 32 1st Reading: Wisdom 7:22-8:1 Wisdom reaches from end to end and governs all things well Wisdom is a spirit that is intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, mobile, clear, unpolluted, distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen, irresistible, beneficent, humane, steadfast, sure, free from anxiety, all-powerful, overseeing all, and...
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THE TABLET: Older Irish priests face ‘elder abuse’ from bishop’s pressures
Sarah Mac Donald 12 November 2025, The Tablet Link: https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/older-irish-priests-under-pressure/ In some Irish dioceses more than half the priests are over 70 while in others, there are more priests over…
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Bishop Niall Coll is the new Bishop of Raphoe
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Niall Coll as the new Bishop of Raphoe Bishop Niall Coll, Bishop of Raphoe (Catholic Communications Office archive) Media interviews available at Saint Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. His…
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SÉAMUS AHEARNE: ‘SOMETIMES, I NEED ONLY TO STAND WHEREVER I AM, TO BE BLESSED.’ (M Oliver)
SHIRLEY VALENTINE AND THE BUCKET LIST: We were chatting at Mass as usual last weekend. The participation was normal or rather lively. Not too many were exercised by the Dedication…
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Gerry O’Connor CSsR and ACP Leadership weekly Sunday video homily
Sun 16 Nov 2025 – 33rd Sunday of the Year (C) Theme: Haunting Paradox
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Tony Flannery: Fourteen years is a long time
Nov 12 A recent talk by a Canon Lawyer on the subject of the rights of priests in their relationship with Church authorities, whether vested in bishops, religious superiors or…
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ICRN Zoom this evening: Celebrating and Sharing Good Practice in a Synodal Church
Celebrating and Sharing Good Practice in a Synodal Church Session 1 Wednesday 12th November 2025 19.00-20.30 UTC Agenda
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Columban Statement for COP30
In a statement ahead of COP30, Columbans are urging world leaders to “commit to bold, enforceable climate policies that prioritise frontline communities” and “uphold the principles of integral ecology, recognising…
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The Pillar: Survey finds most French priests are happy
Among those surveyed, 80% said they are happy in their ministry. Luke Coppen Nov 07, 2025 Link to article: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/survey-finds-most-french-priests A large-scale survey of French priests has concluded that 80%…
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Tim Hazelwood: Concern over impact of new safeguarding regulations on priests and deacons.
The Association of Catholic Priests offers support to priests when faced with difficulties and we also look at Church policies and how them impact the lives and wellbeing of priests…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections: Tues 11th Nov – Mon 17th 2025
Coming Wood You Believe Healing Seminars with Jim Cogley & Luba Rodzhuk: Edmund Rice Centre, Callan – Healing Childhood Trauma & Abuse, Sat 15th 10am- 4pm. Bookings to Jim Maher…