Petition to end compulsory celibacy launched
Tony Hoey, an Irishman living in England, invites members to sign his petition for married priests. He explains why he set up his website.
Year: 2012
How the ACP relates with the Irish Bishops
This account, prepared by the Leadership Team, describes the efforts at dialogue which the ACP have attempted with the Irish Bishops.
30th Sunday Ordinary Time – Bidding prayers
Introduction (by the Presider): The Lord has worked marvels for us, so we bring forward our prayers with confidence 1. For all who suffer, in mind, body or spirit, that…
Omission in Email.
The meeting on Friday, Nov. 9th with Peter McVerry speaking at the Regency Hotel begins at 7.30pm.
Austrian priests share our concerns
Sean McDonagh reports on the AGM of the Austrian priests’ initiative, Pfarrer, at which he represented the ACP and conveys the thoughts of Fr. Helmüt Schueller, one of Pfarrer’s leaders.
Sean McDonagh and Donal Dorr launch books
Fr Sean McDonagh and Fr Donal Dorr will shortly launch books that focus on Christians’ relationships with our planet earth
Open meeting of the ACI to coincide with ACP annual meeting
The ACI (Association of Catholics of Ireland) is to have an open meeting in the course of the ACP’s annual meeting, sceduled for 9-10 November in Dublin’s Regency Hotel
Mission Sunday (29th Sunday) — Bidding prayers
On this Mission Sunday, we seek to answer the missionary call to spread the Good News to the world. We remember missionaries, who spread the Christian message. And, each day, we praise God’s constant care for all people and ask for continuing support.
Exodus of young people is the Church’s core problem
Teresa Mee asks about the younger generations missing from Church, who are very active in caring for their fellow human beings
Talks at recent assemblies now available on CD
Paul Daly of Éist was at the ‘Towards an Assembly’ gatherings in the West and South, and recorded all the talks. They are now available: details are given here.
Launch of Quo Vadis by Mary McAleese
Mary McAleese’s book, Quo Vadis, is being launched on Saturday 20 October in Marianella, Orwell Rd, at 12.30pm. Members of the ACP who wish to attend are welcome
Remember the miracle of Vatican II
Donal Dorr reflects on Vatican ll and its implication for the Church today.
Over 350 attend the Cork ‘Towards an Asembly’ meeting
Sean McDonagh SSC presents a sketch of the ‘Towards an Assmbly’ at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island Cork on 13 October.
ACP’s sister association in England meets
Michael Kelleher (Cork & Ross) presents a report on our English association’s recent meeting, which he attended on behalf of the ACP. Further information on ‘A Call to Action’ can be found on their website here
28th Sunday Ordinary Time — Bidding Prayers
During this month of October, we thank God for the beautiful gift of life, as we answer the missionary call to spread the Good News to the world. We remember missionaries, who spread the Christian message. And, each day, we praise God’s constant care for all people and ask for continuing support.
What the ACP is about — and not about
Brendan Hoban summarises the background of the ACP, and explains in some details what the association is about — and what we are not about.
Troublesome priests?
Martin Pendergast reflects on the growth of priests’ movements around the world, and what it might be saying about the Church
A comment on the Irish Independent articles concerning myself: Oct.10th: Tony Flannery
Sorry to disappoint any journalist who may be reading this, but I am not commenting on the substance of these articles. My negotiations with the CDF are ongoing, and I…
The Mass is Boring!
This email came to us today. I have taken out the name of the person, for obvious reasons. Is it fair comment?
False Invitations to Bishops not helpful !
This is a warning to some person (or persons) who is causing trouble by sending letters to bishops supposedly coming from us.
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