Tony Flannery: Suggestion for a Successful Synod
The Synodal Process has been launched in the Irish Church. Though from what I have seen on the ground, nothing much is happening as yet. But it is early days….
Year: 2021
Brendan Hoban: A generation in search of spirituality
A generation in search of spirituality Western People 23.11.2021 A poem, Bravado, by Gerard Hanberry stays with me. It’s a re-action to a conversation with a friend, about life,…
Presider’s Page for 28 November (First Sunday of Advent, Year C)
Advent begins today. During these days, we look forward, waiting in hope. We watch for the end times, when Christ will come in glory, Christ who was born for us just over 2,000 years ago.
What Now for the Catholic Church? – RTÉ Radio 1 Leap of Faith programme
RTÉ Radio 1 – The Leap of Faith, Friday 26 Nov 2021 What now for the Catholic Church? Presenter Michael Comyn In discussion are Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick, who…
Permanent deacons ‘a gift for the Church’
The Tablet reports: Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, said permanent deacons are a gift for the Church. Brenda Drumm, Catholic Communications Office Permanent deacons are a “gift for the Church”…
‘Great change’ needed in Dublin’s ageing Catholic Archdiocese, says report
Patsy McGarry from The Irish Times reports: Almost half of the 312 priests in Dublin’s Catholic Archdiocese are more than 70 years old, with just two students preparing for priesthood….
Fr Pat O’Brien RIP
Tuam Archdiocese There is a deep sense of sadness and loss throughout the diocese today at the news of the death of priest and poet Fr. Pat O’Brien following an…
Seamus Ahearne: So much older then, he’s younger than that now!
“Something that will not acknowledge conclusion insists that we forever begin.” (Kennelly B) Ruffians or idiots: Each day, I watch and hope that no undertaker rings. Funerals dictate how the…
Pope Francis shares 8 Beatitudes for Bishops, giving a model for the 21st-century pastor
America Magazine reports: Pope Francis has given a text called “The Beatitudes of the Bishop” to all the Italian bishops meeting in plenary assembly in Rome. The text offers encouragement…
23 Nov: Feast of St Columban – Seán McDonagh’s sermon in Bangor Abbey, Co Down
Columban’s Day Sermon Good evening and thank you for inviting me here to preach at this Columban service in Bangor Abbey. As a Columban missionary, it is a great privilege…
Presider’s Page for 21 November (Christ the King)
We celebrate the feast of Christ the King today, acclaiming Jesus as the Anointed One, who died for us and rose triumphant. We offer praise and worship — and ask for the grace to live as worthy citizens of his kingdom of justice, truth, love and peace.
Text of presentation by Kate Moynihan, CEO LINC on recent ACI Zoom
Taken from ACI website: On the evening of the 28th October 2021, Kate Moynihan, CEO of LINC spoke on an ACI ZOOM presentation about the lived experience of the LGBTQI+…
Seán McDonagh SSC: Reflections on COP 26 in Glasgow and the Future Challenges of Climate Change
Reflections on COP 26 in Glasgow and the Future Challenges of Climate Change Sean McDonagh SSC The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established by the United Nations Environment…
What is it to be Holy?
What exactly is holiness? Will we know it when we see it? Is it attainable by anyone, or only by those who have made a lifelong commitment to the ‘religious’ or ‘consecrated’ life and to celibacy? How does holiness relate – if at all – to the secular virtue of integrity?
Brendan Hoban’s new book- OCRAS: The Great Famine in Killala Diocese
Commemorating the 175th anniversary of Black ‘47 Historians of the Great Famine have long lamented the lack of local research reflected in the paucity of regional studies and how areas well…
AGM 2021 Audio + link to text of Kieran O’Mahony’s presentation.
Posting this link again to make for easier access as people still want to listen back to it. AGM 2021 Running Order: Chair Gerry O’Connor CSsR 00.00.01. Welcome and Opening…
Pope Francis intends to appoint a single Bishop to the Diocese of Clonfert and the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora…
Both the diocese of Galway and diocese of Clonfert have posted messages on their respsective websites today of the intention of Pope Francis to appoint a single Bishop to the…
Séamus Ahearne in a tree-hugging Strictly Come Dancing mood with Brian Boru, Rodin and Indi!
Dance as though no one is watching. Symphony: ‘Symphony’ by Clean Bandit, is familiar to all. The words, in the song too, are rather appropriate. Rose Ayling-Ellis was magnificent. She…
Pope Francis Sent Me a Letter. It Gives Me Hope as a Gay Catholic.
The New York Times – Opinion Guest Essay. By Michael O’Loughlin Mr. O’Loughlin, a correspondent for a Catholic news organization, is the author of “Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold…
ACI Zoom: Being Catholic in Contemporary Ireland with Tom Inglis 25th Nov @ 8.00pm
Being Catholic in Contemporary Ireland Tom Inglis to Zoom for ACI November 25th, 2021, at 8.00 p.m. “The majority of Irish people see and understand themselves as Catholics. Being…
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