This synod was never intended to change things, it was only meant to lay the groundwork for next year's larger synod. Some interesting winds blowing through that report all the same. Despite the appar
I really hope that the message of these women in Killaloe will be taken seriously so that those dioceses that have not ordained men for the permanent diaconate will learn that it is not the way forwar
Thank you Diana for describing the joys and the struggles of everyday life in an ordinary family. I can understand what you have said about the "flawless home", which in reality does not exist. I can
Thank you Kathleen for this very clear and incisive account of your communal discernment process,which led to your actions.
There is a lot in it and it is worth while pondering it as it raises issues
Whether the United States or Canada, you will be sure to find significant differences in the state of the Church's renewal. In Canada, there is not much desire for change...and I suspect, not a whole
Today marks the beginning of a special year of celebration for the 500th anniversary of the birth of Teresa of Jesus(Avila).
She was the second woman to be recognised a doctor of the church,a week af
From The Tablet blog
Dear bishops, remember that family is messy
10 October 2014 by Diana Russell
“Home is a holy place,” I have been told. I used to imagine that God resided in a place of peace,
How change happens --- not by frontal assault on previous teaching but by setting the teaching in the wide pastoral context. When the principles have gone through the mill of pastoral application they
This is now change happens in the Catholic Church. The paragraphs on gay couples are indeed revolutionary when compared with the dismal tone of Vatican utterances since 1975.
I note in this weeks The Phoenix an article headed "Diarmuid Martin's Roman Holiday" which appears to be based on reliable episcopal sources.
Inter alia the report states that "Eamonn Martin is also m
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Synod on the Family: mid way document
October 14 2014This synod was never intended to change things, it was only meant to lay the groundwork for next year's larger synod. Some interesting winds blowing through that report all the same. Despite the appar
‘Why Women felt compelled to speak out in Killaloe Diocese’
October 15 2014I really hope that the message of these women in Killaloe will be taken seriously so that those dioceses that have not ordained men for the permanent diaconate will learn that it is not the way forwar
Association of Catholic Priests : Report of Annual General Meeting, 01 October, 2014
October 3 2014Thank you Diana for describing the joys and the struggles of everyday life in an ordinary family. I can understand what you have said about the "flawless home", which in reality does not exist. I can
‘Why Women felt compelled to speak out in Killaloe Diocese’
October 15 2014Thank you Kathleen for this very clear and incisive account of your communal discernment process,which led to your actions. There is a lot in it and it is worth while pondering it as it raises issues
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October 15 2014Whether the United States or Canada, you will be sure to find significant differences in the state of the Church's renewal. In Canada, there is not much desire for change...and I suspect, not a whole
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October 15 2014Today marks the beginning of a special year of celebration for the 500th anniversary of the birth of Teresa of Jesus(Avila). She was the second woman to be recognised a doctor of the church,a week af
Association of Catholic Priests : Report of Annual General Meeting, 01 October, 2014
October 3 2014From The Tablet blog Dear bishops, remember that family is messy 10 October 2014 by Diana Russell “Home is a holy place,” I have been told. I used to imagine that God resided in a place of peace,
Synod on the Family: mid way document
October 14 2014How change happens --- not by frontal assault on previous teaching but by setting the teaching in the wide pastoral context. When the principles have gone through the mill of pastoral application they
Synod on the Family: mid way document
October 14 2014This is now change happens in the Catholic Church. The paragraphs on gay couples are indeed revolutionary when compared with the dismal tone of Vatican utterances since 1975.
Association of Catholic Priests : Report of Annual General Meeting, 01 October, 2014
October 3 2014I note in this weeks The Phoenix an article headed "Diarmuid Martin's Roman Holiday" which appears to be based on reliable episcopal sources. Inter alia the report states that "Eamonn Martin is also m
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