Brendan Hoban: Irish bishops listened to the wrong voices
Irish bishops listened to the wrong voices. Western People 17.8.2021 When something is difficult to understand, a good tactic is to look behind the presenting problem and ask the question:…
Church & State
What is it to be Holy?
What exactly is holiness? Will we know it when we see it? Is it attainable by anyone, or only by those who have made a lifelong commitment to the ‘religious’ or ‘consecrated’ life and to celibacy? How does holiness relate – if at all – to the secular virtue of integrity?
Should we accept disrespect for the Eucharist on State Television?
Sean McDonagh, on behalf of the ACP, wrote to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and RTE protesting at the disrespectful language used recently about the Eucharist on RTE’s Late Late Show.
Updated 2/3/17 with reply from the BAI
Please, please, can politicians stop shouting and listen?
Tony Flannery gives his thoughts on the election campaign.
“please, whoever is elected, put your personal ambitions to one side, and don’t think only of your local area, but rather of the good of the country as a whole, and give us a government that will, in so far as it is possible, govern with wisdom and discernment, and for the good of all the people. And most of all, stop shouting at each other, and try to listen instead!.”
Fr Gerry Reynolds R.I.P.
With the sad news of the death of Gerry Reynolds we carry links to BBC N.I. and UTV. We extend our sympathies to his family and to his Redemptorist colleagues. May he rest in peace.
Marriage Equality Referendum: ACP Statement
“we appeal for a respectful and civilised debate in which the issues involved can be discussed in a calm and reasonable manner.”
Longevity is no barrier to pop-stars or priests but fatal to Labour politicians. Brendan Hoban
Before the politicians go on their long, well-deserved break for the summer holidays, there was that small matter of a cabinet reshuffle. Out with the old guard and in with…
Will the U.S. bishops follow Pope Francis?
Jesuit priest, Thomas Reese, writing in the National Catholic Reporter, comments on the meeting of U.S. bishops. The meeting could be a turning point but he asks, will they sail with the Francis wind or will they buck the waves of change?
Why the Pope shouldn’t come to Ireland now.
Brendan Hoban, in his Western People column, argues that The very last thing the Irish Church needs at present is a visit from the pope.
New pope must address scandal of Legionaries founder
Tony Flannery raises the questions over the protection of child abuser Maciel Degollado which remain unanswered — a major issue that the new Pope will need to deal with if he is to attempt to reform the Curia (article first published in the Irish Times on 11 March).
Abortion: is rational debate possible?
Margaret Lee presents the relevant facts in the debate in Ireland on proposed legislation around pregnancy and termination.
• This is an emotive issue. The ACP Leadership Team reminds readers of the principles to apply in commenting on the subject; you will find them above the ‘Comment box’ at the end of the article. In particular, any type of name-calling will be edited.
Ireland in Crisis: A possible way out. Colm Hughes
This article, sent to us by Colm Hughes, challenges us to get involved in an area of life in which great priests of the past, like James McDyer, distinguished themselves. We encourage priests to read it, and if it stirs any energy and interest in you, get in touch either with us or Colm, and maybe something could be done.
Questions on RTÉ apology case
The apology from RTÉ to Kevin Reynolds suggests some important questions, not just for RTÉ, but also for the Minister for Justice and for One in Four
Paddy Banville on Morning Ireland
Fr. Paddy Banville of Ferns was interviewed on Morning Ireland this (Monday) morning in relation to his article in the Irish Catholic about child abuse in the home. Since we…
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
ACP Statement on the Economic Situation
Association of Catholic Priests on economic choices facing Ireland Priests who work in parishes are constantly in touch with the struggles of people from all sections of society. We…
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