Pádraig McCarthy: The Church and Healthcare
On Saturday 7 May 2022, an editorial, “Irish Times view on new National Maternity Hospital” said, “concerns were raised over possible Catholic influence on the maternity hospital after it moved…
Year: 2022
Presider’s Page for 17 July (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
As we gather, we are challenged to be hospitable, welcoming people. We worship the God who always has a welcome for us.Penitential RiteSupported by this divine care, we call to…
Séamus Ahearne: The week that was…
“Once a computer was asked, “What is the truth?” It took a very long time before the reply came, “I will tell you a story…” ― Peter Brook, The Quality of Mercy…
Brendan Hoban: This was the day I thought I’d never witness
Western People 28.6.2022 The gathering in the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone on June 18 of bishops, priests, religious as well as delegates and representatives of varied Catholic associations –…
Australian Synod (Assembly) voting update…
Last Wednesday, after the bishops voted down the Motion on “Witnessing to the Equal Dignity of Women and Men”, there was a second Consultative and Deliberative vote. Following a public…
Presider’s Page for 10 July (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
The beautiful story of the Good Samaritan is told again at today’s Mass, with its challenge to us to look after others, as the Good Samaritan did. We gather to…
Pope Francis to appoint women to Vatican office responsible for selecting bishops
Christopher White, the Vatican correspondent for NCR, reports: ROME — Pope Francis intends to appoint two women to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, marking a historic first for the office tasked…
PRESS STATEMENT: Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform (ACCCR)
The following statement was released by the ACCCR when the Australian (Synod) Assembly ended in disarray after the 43 bishops voted down a Motion on the equality and ministry of…
Latest Edition: A Short History of the Church of Ireland by Kenneth Milne
The Church of Ireland traces its history back to the coming of Christianity in Ireland and, grounded in the teaching and practice of the early centuries of the Church, claims…
Brendan Hoban: It’s time to get rid of the Sunday sermon
It’s time to get rid of the Sunday sermon Western People 21.6.2022 There’s little doubt now about the steep decline in attendance at weekend Masses. It has been evident…
REUTERS EXCLUSIVE: Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon
Unsubstantiated rumours fuelled reports of imminent resignation Pope laughs off rumours of cancer: “Doctors didn’t tell me” Trips to Moscow, Kyiv appear more likely; possibly in September On U.S. court…
Brian Eyre: Married life – A married priest speaks about his experience
If you read the conclusions of the many different Synodal meetings in various dioceses in Ireland and countries in Europe all speak of a change that may come in the…
Séamus Ahearne: “Enrico, didn’t you like the pasta? Why aren’t you happy?” “Certainly I liked it. And of course I am happy.” “Then why aren’t you crying?” (The Umbrian Thursday Night Supper Club – Marlena de Blasi)
Séamus Ahearne: “Enrico, didn’t you like the pasta? Why aren’t you happy?” “Certainly I liked it. And of course I am happy.” “Then why aren’t you crying?” (The Umbrian Thursday Night…
Presider’s Page for 3 July (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We gather to praise God’s faithfulness, and to ask for grace in the work we’re called to do.Penitential RiteTo prepare ourselves to celebrate the Mass, let us call to mind…
Pope Francis releases new letter on liturgy: Catholics need a better understanding of Vatican II’s reforms
Cindy Wooden – Catholic News Service reports in America Magazine (direct link): https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2022/06/29/pope-francis-mass-reform-243260?utm_source=piano&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2928&pnespid=uLp9UThJKKMcgqOQtGqpTJuWoRz1D5ZyfOrlneVwowBm6TXxrlkRIDq8hD0qjYaE5vmwbkGM VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The “sense of mystery” and awe Catholics should experience at Mass is not one prompted…
Tony Flannery: The Fifteen Issues of the Synodal Process
Taken from Tony Flannery’s website: http://www.tonyflannery.com/the-fifteen-issues-of-the-synodal-process/ For those who might be interested, this is a list of the fifteen main issues that were highlighted in the synthesis presented at the…
Synod Update – England and Wales
The National Synthesis – reflects on Synod reports received by the national synthesis team, discerning the main themes that have emerged from the listening conversations, and collating them together to…
Vatican publishes official English translation of Praedicate Evangelium
Vatican News reports: The Vatican publishes the official English-language version of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Constitution ‘Praedicate Evangelium’. As of now, the official text of the new Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium on the…
We Are Church Statement on Rethinking Priesthood
Press ReleaseRETHINKING PRIESTHOOD – OPENING UP IS NOT ENOUGH 30 June 2022 The feast day of “Peter and Paul”, 29 June, is traditionally the day when men, committed to life-long celibacy…
Presider’s Page for 26 June (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Now that the great feasts of Easter and the Sundays following it are behind us, we return to Ordinary Time. Green vestments are worn today; green is the colour of…
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