An unusual request to ACP members
Tony Flannery asks ACP members to vote for Roisin O’Shea, who “has been very helpful in working for justice for one of our members, and has been generous in offering her services for others that may be in need.”
ACP News
Come to Galway — Brendan Hoban
Brendan Hoban invites you to the Assembly Day in Galway on Saturday, October 6th, with the reminder of the value of days like this.
What Archbishop Martin thinks of the ACP
This is a short extract from a long interview with the Archbishop of Dublin in the Sunday Times of 23 September 2012, by Justine McCarthy — and the ACP’s response to it.
‘Ireland’s Troublesome Priests’ feature on BBC Radio 4
‘Ireland’s Troublesome Priests’ , presented by Ruth McDonald, was first broadcast on Sunday, Sept 23rd at 1.30pm on BBC 4. It can be heard on iPlayer on the BBC website.
Complete a survey on the new Missal
Pádraig McCarthy presents a survey on the experience of the new translation of the Missal (one for priests, and another for laity) and invites ACP members to complete it
Change in Venue for Southern Gathering announced
‘Towards an Assembly’ in the South is now to take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
ACP members in Achonry and Tuam meet
ACP members met in Claremorris on 12 September — part of the build-up and preparation for the Assembly of the West.
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)
Bishop’s Public Statement when priest steps aside is unnecessary
Bill Cosgrave argues against the practice of making a public statement in a parish in the event of an allegation against a priests. This is a position that has been vigorously argued by the ACP since its foundation. This article was first published in The Furrow.
We are Church meeting in Limerick
WE are Church Ireland , part of the International movement WE are Church , which is promoting reform in the Catholic Church is now organising an informational meeting on our…
Update on AGM: November 9/10: Regency Hotel, Dublin
We have made some changes to our plans for the AGM. The main one is that the second session on Saturday morning will be open to all, lay and clergy. Read the details here.
Report on meeting of Steering Group for Lay Association (ACI)
This is the report from the latest meeting of the Steering Group working at setting up an umbrella Lay Association. This contains the proposed name of the association, a draft Statement of Objectives, and outlines a period of discussion before final decisions are made. The hope is that as many as possible will get involved in the discussion, both here on the website and at the ACP regional meetings in October.
ACP meets Steering Group of new lay association
The ACP Leadership Team reports on a meeting between its representative and three members of those establishing an umbrella body for the lay Catholics of Ireland
Clogher ACP branch discusses support structures for priests
A Clogher priest reports on the meeting of Clogher ACP which took place in Clones on Wednesday 27 June.
Steering Group reports back on the new lay ‘umbrella organisation’
The Steering Group which is developing an umbralla group for lay people reports on its work since the All Hallows meeting on 30 May. In a statement, the ACP Leadership Team stated that they ‘are delighted to see this initiative progressing, and forward to having a very fruitful alliance with it’.
Munster Assembly to be planned at meeting this Wednesday
A meeting to plan a regional assembly for Munster is being held this Wednesday in the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown. All are welcome!
ACP calls for repudiation of Dolan report on the Irish College, Rome
The ACP Leadership call the Dolan Report on the Irish College in Rome “disturbing” and “incompetent”, saying it has effectively destroyed the reputation of priests, without giving them the right of reply. This Press Statement was issued on Friday, 15 June at 3.40pm
Archbishop Martin criticised by ACP for avoiding dialogue
The ACP Leadership Team has criticised Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin for speaking of dialogue but not pursuing it
Thirty five Kilmore priests attend ACP information meeting
Brendan Hoban and Tony Flannery from the ACP leadership team both attended the recent information meeting held in Cavan for Kilmore priests, a new departure for the ACP. They found what they call “a remarkably positive attitude towards the Association” among Kilmore priests.
Meeting supports ‘umbrella organisation’ for laity
This is a report of the ‘umbrella group’ meeting in All Hallows on Wednesday, May 30th, submitted by Noel McCann. The ACP Leadership Team adds: ‘We in the ACP are delighted with this development, and look forward to working closely with the new association.’
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