Fr Gerry O’Hanlon S.J.
will give a talk on his recent book,
“The Quiet Revolution of Pope Francis:
A Synodal Catholic Church in Ireland?”
in the Ó Fiaich Library,
Moy Road, Armagh,
on Saturday, 19 January 2019, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
A rare opportunity for all of us, both ordained and non ordained, to join in a discussion afterwards.
Tea/coffee served.
Beidh fáilte mhór romhaibh.
Chris McDonnell writes in the Catholic Times about the urgency of the cry from the depths about the future of our church.
“Current critics have rocked the complacency of many priests and laity who simply prefer not to think of failure within the church. They still occupy a Church of peace and tranquillity that is the stuff of false memory. That is why the urgency to change is not recognized. The first stimulus to begin reform is a recognition that current circumstances cry out with the urgency of a wounded child.”
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Thank you for posting notice of this event for us. It is a rare opportunity for those of us in this part of Ireland who are passionate about reform to come together to listen, to reflect and to share thoughts and concerns in a safe and very welcoming space. Please spread the word.
Looking forward to hearing Fr Gerry or Gerry ( Baptism trumps ordination?! ) and I pray that this may be a small first step towards many such future gatherings.
Pope Francis comes out in support of Macron and Merkel in warning against the resurgence of Nationalism.
https://johnmenadue.com/christopher-lamb-pope-francis-comes-out-in-support-of-macron-and-merkel-in-warning-against-the-resurgence-of-nationalism/
Mary, we are also looking forward to hearing Gerry speak, in Edinburgh, invited by our Newman Association, on Tuesday, February, 12th.