Sarah and Mary W, I suspect Cardinal Brady has already resigned himself to resignation, but things aren't ever that simple. It ain't exactly an "administratively convenient" moment, not for himself bu
Popes may say they are constrained by Tradition, but what is now regarded as as Tradition may arise from half a sentence in a single page of an ancient document, whereas an ancient and widespread prac
"Church did not know what to do or how respond to the allegations that a priest was interfering with young boys" ??? There is canon law dating back to 306 AD ( Council of Elvira ) addressing this sit
Concerning Cardinal Brady's resignation, I think that Brian's analysis is on target. The cardinal’s resignation would send a powerful message that he was taking responsibility for his actions. Tha
Brian Fahy seems to attribute the clerical sex abuse problem to faulty selection, the character of seminary training and alledgely deformed attitudes to sex during that time. Now, insofar as statisti
The RTE decision-making process reminds me of Mr Bush and Iraq. Obviously the bottom line was at the top of the page. Note the link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/09/colin-powell-book
Interesting that this sort of thing can still survive in the States. There are lots of resonances in this piece. Click on "Print" to read it all at one go.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/10/nyregion/u
I found it hard to push myself to attend this conference on Mon, but I am glad I did. My hope for a balanced, equal, just and fair church has had the kiss of life. Perhaps I will continue to ask hard
It is still sometimes expedient for one man to die for the sake of the church - the people. Cardinal Brady could voluntarily resign as an outward expression of his inward sorrow at the situation in w
I am in the UK, and we have set up a Facebook page to support the Association of Catholic Priests, Ireland. Numbers of people joining is rapidly rising.
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Sorrows: a Reflection on the Case of Cardinal Brady, by Brian Fahy
May 9 2012Sarah and Mary W, I suspect Cardinal Brady has already resigned himself to resignation, but things aren't ever that simple. It ain't exactly an "administratively convenient" moment, not for himself bu
Statement issued at end of May gathering
May 7 2012Popes may say they are constrained by Tradition, but what is now regarded as as Tradition may arise from half a sentence in a single page of an ancient document, whereas an ancient and widespread prac
Sorrows: a Reflection on the Case of Cardinal Brady, by Brian Fahy
May 9 2012"Church did not know what to do or how respond to the allegations that a priest was interfering with young boys" ??? There is canon law dating back to 306 AD ( Council of Elvira ) addressing this sit
Sorrows: a Reflection on the Case of Cardinal Brady, by Brian Fahy
May 9 2012Concerning Cardinal Brady's resignation, I think that Brian's analysis is on target. The cardinal’s resignation would send a powerful message that he was taking responsibility for his actions. Tha
Sorrows: a Reflection on the Case of Cardinal Brady, by Brian Fahy
May 9 2012Brian Fahy seems to attribute the clerical sex abuse problem to faulty selection, the character of seminary training and alledgely deformed attitudes to sex during that time. Now, insofar as statisti
ACP leaders comment on the ‘Mission to Prey’ report
May 4 2012The RTE decision-making process reminds me of Mr Bush and Iraq. Obviously the bottom line was at the top of the page. Note the link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/09/colin-powell-book
Sorrows: a Reflection on the Case of Cardinal Brady, by Brian Fahy
May 9 2012Interesting that this sort of thing can still survive in the States. There are lots of resonances in this piece. Click on "Print" to read it all at one go. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/10/nyregion/u
Towards an Assembly of the Irish Church – update
May 12 2012I found it hard to push myself to attend this conference on Mon, but I am glad I did. My hope for a balanced, equal, just and fair church has had the kiss of life. Perhaps I will continue to ask hard
Sorrows: a Reflection on the Case of Cardinal Brady, by Brian Fahy
May 9 2012It is still sometimes expedient for one man to die for the sake of the church - the people. Cardinal Brady could voluntarily resign as an outward expression of his inward sorrow at the situation in w
Statement issued at end of May gathering
May 7 2012I am in the UK, and we have set up a Facebook page to support the Association of Catholic Priests, Ireland. Numbers of people joining is rapidly rising.
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