Belgian Catholics call for Reform
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Nurturing the roots
Siobhán Larkin is a Holy Faith Sister who worked in New Zealand; she has lectured in All Hallows and has recently completed her Doctorate.
In this article she kindly shares some of the conclusions that she has drawn from her research.
Her thesis “puts the spot light on work that is being done by many committed lay people and suggests that education of this group in particular is imperative if this strong force within the Catholic Church is to be maintained and expanded.”
“the renewal of the Church in Ireland is most likely to begin at grass roots level, and that it is in the renewal of parish life that the sense of belonging to the community of the Church will be revived.”
“Official recognition of the place of lay people in ministry roles in Ireland is essential……. At national and diocesan level it is essential that ways of financing the education of adult lay people, particularly those who are undertaking significant roles, is found.”Cardinal Brady’s dilemma: Malachi O’Doherty reflects
This article was published in the Belfast Telegraph. It is an interesting reflection on the situation Cardinal Brady finds himself in, and what the author thinks he should do.
See what you think
Vatican punishes Austrian ‘Call to Disobedience’ priest
Philip Pullella reports on the Vatican’s decision to strip Helmut Schueller of the title of ‘Monsignor’.
Horrific Disaster in the village of Dalama, Philippines
Seán McDonagh draws our attention to the disaster that has befallen the village of Dalama, Philippines on December 22nd , 2017.
“The tragedy of what did happen in barrio Dalama during Typhoon ‘Vinta’ in 2017 was a direct result of logging on the mountains in previous decades.”14 April, 2020. Tuesday of Easter Week
We need to let ourselves be met by our risen Lord, as Mary Magdalene was. She has something to teach us about seeking the Lord even in our grief.
Meeting about new lay umbrella group held
The Steering Group working on the setting up of a lay umbrella group met recently. The umbrella group will be known as The Association of Irish Catholics (ACI)