Closing date for receipt of comments on ACP draft Synodal Pathway submission is Mon May 10th Dear ACP Member The Irish Bishops are inviting submissions on methods/models to be adopted…
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We gather in the love of God, redeemed in the death and resurrection of Jesus. We are people with a mission, challenged to grow in love each day. We ask God for divine help with this mission, today and during the coming week.
Robert Mickens reports in La Croix International: Archbishop Mark Coleridge says days of the autocratic, monarchical Church “are over”; expresses confidence in German synodal path, saying talk of schism is…
In the Irish Times, Patsy McGarry reports on the Bishop of Clonfert, Michael Duignan’s recent pastoral reflection on the what might lie ahead for the church. He also cites the financial challenges…
Tony Flannery writes: In my most recent book I wrote about how the Church has created problems for itself, and for believers, by defining doctrines at particular times in its…
Utter Gibberish is now Part of the Mainstream Western People 4.5.2021 ‘I saw it on Facebook’ joins ‘I won it on the horses’ and ‘The dog ate my homework’ as…
Should we be buying from Amazon rather than working to keep a place like Nenagh alive?’ Unthinkable: Fr Seán McDonagh is increasingly worried about the power of big tech Irish…
The company of William Blake Aerial warfare during the Dawn Chorus: The Dawn Chorus saw in Sunday morning. Mooney went Wild. Paddy Glackin and Donal Lunny competed with the bird…
Like branches of one tree, we are held together by our faith in Christ. Because we are all part of this one living plant, we come together in thanksgiving and praise.
Church must waive rights for common good Western People 27.4.2021 One of the casualties of the COVID restrictions has been public worship. There are many important reasons why this is…
Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Clonfert has published “Renew and Strengthen your People – a Pastoral Reflection on the Future of the Church in the Diocese of Clonfert.” Bishop Duignan hopes that the Pastoral…
Over 100 people tuned in last evening to the ACP zoom presentation by James Alison on the pastoral care of the LGBTQ+ community. The evening was hosted by ACP Leadership…
ACP Zoom Presentation with James Alison Tuesday 27 April 2021 7.00pm The Pastoral Care of LGBTQ+ The Church position on LGBTQ+ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89053302467?pwd=cU1pR0o4Q1c1TlZ5TEJlRm9Md1ZIZz09 Meeting ID: 890 5330 2467 Passcode: EPwNU5…
Languishing in wonder The Bible of nature: The tinge of white in the mornings (frost) is a promise and a delicate hint of a beautiful day. The trees (messengers of…
Dear ACP Member The Irish Bishops are inviting submissions on methods/models to be adopted before the Synodal Pathway consultation gets underway. They are seeking submissions of no more than…
Tide is turning in the battle against Covid Western People 20th April 2021 There was a buoyant, almost euphoric feel about the health centre, where I received (with nearly 200…
The fourth Sunday of Easter is often called Good Shepherd Sunday, because the readings are about the care we receive from Christ, our true shepherd. We rejoice that this pastoral care continues, in the loving tenderness extended by many Christian women and men today. Today is the day of prayer for vocations.
“Women Deacons: The Call to Service” A conversation hosted by Sister Colleen Gibson, SSJ with Dr. Phyllis Zagano. Tuesday April 27 – 12.30am Irish time (Monday, April 26 – 7:30…
The Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary has tendered his resignation to Pope Francis, having reached the age of 75. On reaching that age, it is mandatory under Canon Law for bishops…
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