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The restrictions that have been in place have meant huge changes in everyone’s life. Priests are no different in this new reality. Many are finding the isolation difficult.

If you are having difficulty, or are worried about a fellow priest, the ACP wants to help.

If you wish to talk to somebody, or need some guidance, we are here to listen or to refer you to a suitably qualified person who can help.

You are invited to ring one the numbers below. This is a confidential service.

 

Roy Donovan 087 222 5150;        Gerry O’Connor 087 232 0295

Tim Hazelwood 087 133 7164;    John Collins 086 804 6020

Tony Flannery 087 681 4699;     Brendan Hoban 086 606 5055

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Underestimating Love, which is the gospel’s core message

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Francis A. Quinn, the retired bishop of Sacramento, has an interesting article in The New York Times in preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S.A.
One of the topics he broaches is that of the ordination of women.
“Recent popes have said publicly that priesthood for women cannot be considered because the gospel and other documents state that Christ ordained men only.
Yet women have shown great qualities of leadership: strength, intelligence, prayerfulness, wisdom, practicality, sensitivity and knowledge of theology and sacred Scripture.
Might the teaching church one day, taking account of changing circumstances, be inspired by the Holy Spirit to study and reinterpret this biblical tradition?”

With so many retired bishops speaking out recently on topical issues it raises the question why they haven’t done so when in office. What prevents bishops from expressing such views when they hold office? Whatever it is, it most certainly is not healthy and is damaging the office of bishop and the universal church.

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