Brian D’Arcy reflects on the recent ACP survey
For those who do not read the Sunday World, this is Fr Brian D’Arcy’s column for Sunday, April 22nd.
Reform of the Irish Church
Silent Vigil outside the Apostolic Nunciature: April 29th
This is the press statement issued by We are Church announcing a silent vigil outside the Apostolic Nunciature on Sunday afternoon, April 29th.
A Plea for Reform from a Lay Woman
The present debate is certainly inspiring people to begin to think out their position in the Church in a way that they may not have done before, and to state it publicly. This time Martina Killeavy takes pen to paper.
THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN DUBLIN, JUNE 2012
This extensive article on the Eucharistic Congress was sent to us by John O’Loughlin Kennedy.
Brendan Hoban on responses to the ACP survey
We publish this with acknowledgement to the Western People
The Catholic Church is in deep crisis. Nessan Vaughan
This article was sent to us this evening by Nessan Vaughan.
We are happy to put it up.
Sean Fagan — a friend speaks out
A reflection from a friend of Sean Fagan
A Tuam priest reacts to the treatment of Fr Tony Flannery
Pat Donnellan expresses sadness at the attempt to ‘silence’ Tony Flannery, but also prays for hope and tolerance. Pat is parish priest of Islandeady in the archdiocese of Tuam, one of almost 50 priests there who are ACP members.
What has the Church to say about justice within the Church?
These interesting quotations from the 1971 Synod on ‘Justice in the World’ came from our colleague in Australia, Gerry Hefferan. This official Church document has much to say that is relevant to the current situation in the Church. It is a short piece, well worth reading.
Kerry priests react to Tony Flannery news
Fr Pat Moore reports on Kerry priests’ reaction to the “silencing” of Tony Flannery
Tony Flannery can wear the Holy Office-imposed Silentium badge with pride
Eddie Finnegan notes the ACP’s spurt of Easter growth in the light of what he calls Tony Flannery’s “white martyrdom”. And he reflects on how blest the Austrian Priests’ initiative is to have Christoph Schonborn as shepherd and guide: an Austrian for pope?
Was the Visitation just another holy show? — Sean O Conaill
The following article was sent to us by Sean O’Conaill (Derry). Sean is well known as a writer on Church matters, and is the founder of the Irish branch of Voice of the Faithful.
Contemporary Catholic perspectives revealed in ACP survey
This research was commissioned by The Association of Catholic Priests to gain an understanding of Catholic’s views on contemporary Catholicism.
Liberal Catholics expect freedom of speech and conscience — Kevin Hegarty
This article, by Kevin Hegarty, appeared in the Rite and Reason Column of the Irish Times, Tues. April 10th. He is commenting on the ‘investigation’ of Tony Flannery
Rome’s intervention is a sign of fear – Peter McVerry
Fr Peter McVerry SJ comments on the silencing of Tony Flannery and the attempt by Rome to rein in Gerry Moloney and Reality magazine. He wonders if young people today are leaving the Church because they no longer find God there.
We cannot lose heart, writes Seamus Ahearne
Seamus Ahearne OSA reflects on the Church in Ireland in the wake of action against Tony Flannery. He believes Church leaders in Ireland will show courage, since the Gospel asks no less.
A Response to the news about Tony Flannery
ACP Member Jimmy McPhillips from Clogher Diocese admits to feeling shock anger and fear at what is happening to Tony Flannery. And he adds a northern perspective to the controversy.
Two Questions about the “Summary”
Is there anyone out there who can answer these two questions about the “Summary of Findings of the Apostolic Visitation?
Pádraig McCarthy
The Vatican is a ‘cold house’ for liberal Catholics, writes Kevin Hegarty
This is Kevin Hegarty’s response to the report from the Vatican Visitation of the Irish Church. We publish it with acknowledement to the Mayo News.
Seamus Ahearne OSA responds to the Visitors Report
I suppose we all had our own particular response to the Report from Rome after the visitation of the Irish Church. Some people had positive things to say; others were disappointed. This piece was sent to us by Seamus Ahearne OSA who works in a parish in Dublin. See if it relates to how you reacted.
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