New book of John F Deane poems to be launched in Dublin
John F Deane invites ACP memebrs and friends to the launch of his most recent book of poems
Articles
ACP decides to continue trying to communicate with bishops
The ACP Leadership Team reports on the priests’ meeting that formed part of the recent AGM of the Association
Priests are under unique and damaging pressures today
Gerry Moloney analyses the pressures many priests experience today and their causes, reflecting on the recent tragic death of a Mayo priest.
Our communities should represent what God wants for our world
Peter McVerry imagines a parish where everyone’s needs are met, in which everyone felt loved and valued and respected, no-one was marginalised or made to feel unwanted, where everyone’s views were listened to with respect and discussed in love and tolerance: the Kingdom of God on earth
Advent Celebration: We are Church: Dec. 2nd
I was at this last year, and it was a lovely event. A good way to start Advent
Don’t deny the chalice to the laity!
Rosaline Redican believes everyone should be invited to receive from the chalice at every Mass and asks why the bishops have not followed through with their teaching in 1998 that this should be the case.
People in power in the Church should ask themselves ‘Could I be wrong?’
Jo O’Sullivan attended the first meeting of the ACI (Association of Catholics in Ireland) on Sat 10 November. When the meeting was disturbed by a man worried about the direction the movement was aking, she found herself reflecting on her own view of the Church
Is the ACP in danger of adopting ‘Group Think’?
Seamus Ahearne appeals to ACP members to take responsibility for the church at local level
ACI’s first general meeting held in Dublin
The Association of Catholics in Ireland (ACI)’s first general meeting took place on 10 November after the ACP’s AGM at the Regency Hotel in Dublin
A new prayer for serenity is offered for all
Fr James Martin SJ has written a ‘New Serenity Prayer’ — recommended to ACP and ACI members, bishops etc.
It’s time for the bishops to start listening
Conalo, a columnist in the Carlow Nationalist, sees the pope’s recent wearing of the pre-Vatican II fanon as indicative of a culture with the Church that is determined to ignore the spirit of the Second Vatican Council: a hierarchy that refuses to engage is another indication.
(First published in the Carlow Nationalist of 7 November 2012)
Who do the Irish bishops think they are?
Ted Schmidt gives a strong reaction to the Irish Bishops’ refusal to meet with the ACP. His comments were first published on 6 November, in his blog, Theology in the Vineyard
Petition to end compulsory celibacy launched
Tony Hoey, an Irishman living in England, invites members to sign his petition for married priests. He explains why he set up his website.
How the ACP relates with the Irish Bishops
This account, prepared by the Leadership Team, describes the efforts at dialogue which the ACP have attempted with the Irish Bishops.
Austrian priests share our concerns
Sean McDonagh reports on the AGM of the Austrian priests’ initiative, Pfarrer, at which he represented the ACP and conveys the thoughts of Fr. Helmüt Schueller, one of Pfarrer’s leaders.
Exodus of young people is the Church’s core problem
Teresa Mee asks about the younger generations missing from Church, who are very active in caring for their fellow human beings
Remember the miracle of Vatican II
Donal Dorr reflects on Vatican ll and its implication for the Church today.
What the ACP is about — and not about
Brendan Hoban summarises the background of the ACP, and explains in some details what the association is about — and what we are not about.
Troublesome priests?
Martin Pendergast reflects on the growth of priests’ movements around the world, and what it might be saying about the Church
The Mass is Boring!
This email came to us today. I have taken out the name of the person, for obvious reasons. Is it fair comment?
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