In noting that Ireland with 93% Catholic has had two Protestant Presidents, it should also be noted that the 'un-Crowned King' of Ireland in the late 19th Century was also a Protestant. There is a mo
Always a great fan of Blessed Martin (as he then was) and his bilocation. I am now very impressed with mine and Soline's prescience in being able to comment on a post some 3 to 4 days before it goes u
But then if you've ever watched +Diarmuid at Bishops' Meetings at Maynooth, he doesn't exactly overwhelm his brother bishops with either dialogue or small talk during the coffee or lunch breaks. Diarm
It's heard to please all the people all the time - even if you're Archbishop Martin.
Let me be clear: I, like almost everyone I know, thinks he did a great job with the child abuse crisis. 100 %. Abso
Ger Gleeson: thank you for the comment. I didn't mention the Vatican overtly because I too easily fall into a 'them and us' mindset. We are all in this together.
Best wishes.
PS: my surname does not h
Thanks, Mary, for the correction. How could I have forgotten the Battle of the Boyne?! There's an old road in Co Wicklow still known by some as King James' Road, along which James was said to have tra
Sean Mac Niallius, are you reading my mind?
Might I respectfully add to your contribution:
"that the power, wealth and politics of the Vatican would immediately be discarded, and replaced with the
What kind of church would I like? A church that is a confident and untiring witness to Christ's commandment of love through its humble prayerful sustained commitment to it. A church which helps all of
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Irish Times series ‘Catholicism Now’ attracts mixed reviews
June 5 2012In noting that Ireland with 93% Catholic has had two Protestant Presidents, it should also be noted that the 'un-Crowned King' of Ireland in the late 19th Century was also a Protestant. There is a mo
June 10. Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ
June 10 2012Always a great fan of Blessed Martin (as he then was) and his bilocation. I am now very impressed with mine and Soline's prescience in being able to comment on a post some 3 to 4 days before it goes u
Archbishop Martin criticised by ACP for avoiding dialogue
June 9 2012The Bishops won't engage in dialogue? Now you know how most women feel.
Archbishop Martin criticised by ACP for avoiding dialogue
June 9 2012But then if you've ever watched +Diarmuid at Bishops' Meetings at Maynooth, he doesn't exactly overwhelm his brother bishops with either dialogue or small talk during the coffee or lunch breaks. Diarm
Archbishop Martin criticised by ACP for avoiding dialogue
June 9 2012Has the ACP asked for a private meeting with + Diarmuid Martin? This isn't clear from the above statement. Sean
Archbishop Martin criticised by ACP for avoiding dialogue
June 9 2012It's heard to please all the people all the time - even if you're Archbishop Martin. Let me be clear: I, like almost everyone I know, thinks he did a great job with the child abuse crisis. 100 %. Abso
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Ger Gleeson: thank you for the comment. I didn't mention the Vatican overtly because I too easily fall into a 'them and us' mindset. We are all in this together. Best wishes. PS: my surname does not h
Irish Times series ‘Catholicism Now’ attracts mixed reviews
June 5 2012Thanks, Mary, for the correction. How could I have forgotten the Battle of the Boyne?! There's an old road in Co Wicklow still known by some as King James' Road, along which James was said to have tra
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Sean Mac Niallius, are you reading my mind? Might I respectfully add to your contribution: "that the power, wealth and politics of the Vatican would immediately be discarded, and replaced with the
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012What kind of church would I like? A church that is a confident and untiring witness to Christ's commandment of love through its humble prayerful sustained commitment to it. A church which helps all of
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