The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Paddy O’Kane of Derry reflecting on the Cloyne Report
Our hearts go out to the people of Norway in their trauma. This horrible incident was the big story last week together with the worsening situation in the Horn of…
Articles
Joe O’Leary criticises ACP leadership
Joe O’Leary, for those who don’t know him, is a priest of Cork and Ross, who lives and works in Tokyo. He is a member of the association from the beginning, and a regular contributor to the website.
We would naturally be interested in comments; from members only in this instance, please.
Suggested new laws about Disclosure; Des Wilson
Privacy, confidentiality and advice seeking are being taken out of our lives. Through centuries people built up customs of privacy which helped make life easier. It was taken for granted…
Brendan Hoban on the debate over the Seal of Confession
This is an extract from an article written for next week’s Western People by Brendan Hoban
Peter McCarron on the National Board for Safeguarding Children
Cloyne Report and the Independence of The National Board for Safeguarding Children. Cardinal Sean Brady when commenting on the Cloyne Report yesterday was at pains to point out that “One…
The Cloyne Report: Tony Flannery
This is a reflection written on the morning after the Cloyne Report, based on my experience of working for many years in the parishes around that diocese.
Christine Gilsen reflecting on Angela Hanley’s address in Portlaoise
The text of the address by Angela Hanley on the website of the Association of Catholic Priests, dated 14th June 2011, has prompted me to convey my position regarding the…
The Irish Examiner
The Irish Examiner has a two day feature on Irish Priests, which are well worth reading. They are on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of June.
On Friday there is a good interview with Brendan Hoban on the Association.
And Saturday profiles Fr. Paul O’Boyle of Kildare and Leighlin, giving a very good outline of the varied work of a priest today.
James Allison in Dublin
James Alison, author of Faith Beyond Resentment: Fragments Catholic and Gay, will be in Dublin for the following TWO events:- Wednesday 29 June 2011 ― Retreat Day The theme…
Text of Address by Angela Hanley
This is the address given by Angela Hanley to the ACP meeting in Portlaoise on June 2nd. The meeting concerned the introduction of the New Missal
Statement from ACP in support of Fr. Ciaran Enright
Statement from the Association of Catholic Priests The Association of Catholic Priests wishes to affirm its full support for the priestly work of Fr. Ciarán Enright, Chaplain Arbour Hill Prison,…
Liturgy and Church Reform: Padraig McCarthy
This is an excellent article by Padraig McCarthy. Also available in The Furrow
Editorial from the Wexford People
This is a copy of the editorial from this week’s issue of the Wexford People. Interesting, to say the least!
Address by Brendan Hoban in Portlaoise: June 2nd
This is the talk given by Brendan Hoban to the Meeting of the ACP in Portlaoise on Thursday, June 2nd.
Press Release from ACP after Portlaoise Meeting
The Association of Catholic Priests met to discuss the New Missal On Thursday, June 2nd in Portlaoise. The purpose of the meeting was to seek further direction from our members,…
Letter from Desmond Wilson
Dear Friends, The small samples of new texts were given to a few people here whom we trust for good taste and concern. They were depressed. It is high time…
Important: From our sister Association in Australia
Our colleagues in Australia are naturally concerned over the forced removal of Bishop William Morris of Toowoomba. We have here the statement that they issued this morning in reponse to this very unfortunate action.
Reflection on Lent in the Parish: Bernard Cotter
Lent acts as an annual call to renewal, and can easily be used as a seven-week period of formation. New ministries can be started and existing ones renewed, while the whole parish becomes refreshed and ready to answer its baptismal call to service…
Letter to Cardinal Sean O’Malley
This is a letter written to Cardinal Sean O’Malley by one of our members, Peter McCarron, who is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin. He wrote it in a personal capacity.
New Member of Leadership Team
P.J. Madden, of the diocese of Kildare & Leighlin has agreed to become the fourth member of the Leadership Team. We are very happy to have P.J. on board. P.J….
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