Sean Loughlin, your analysis highlighting poor theological education is worth reflecting on. However, it's not just the theological education of priests but also, for historical reasons, the general
Burt, can I ask that you re-read my earlier posting especially the lines "Our lives are not black and white; we must learn, in faith, to explore the many shades of grey. Disagreements within a family
Since 1948, 12 Dublin priests have been convicted of criminal sexual activity with minors -- Patsy McGarry could try to put that in perspective instead of going Maureen Dowd's way.
Mr McGarry has chosen to side step my particular point. Instead he appears to use the horrendous crimes committed by some religious, clerics and laity against children, as a stick. It is regrettable
(Fr) Ian Byrnes, (Fr) John Lally, (Fr) Patrick McLaughlin, (Fr) Frank Nally, (Fr) Derek Reeve, (Fr) Joe Ryan, (Fr) Paul Sanders
I urge you all to re-examine your hearts. If you were truly called by Th
Gene Carr is right: these Catholic states have always been far too tolerant when it comes to handing out the top jobs. A fact well known to the man in the Newry dole queue on 1st March 1939. The disco
Frank: "To say that a tiny group of Irish Priests, through being unfaithful to their commitment to chastity, brought the Irish Church to its knees is an exaggeration to say the least! Sexual abuse
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
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English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Sean Loughlin, your analysis highlighting poor theological education is worth reflecting on. However, it's not just the theological education of priests but also, for historical reasons, the general
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Burt, can I ask that you re-read my earlier posting especially the lines "Our lives are not black and white; we must learn, in faith, to explore the many shades of grey. Disagreements within a family
Irish Times series ‘Catholicism Now’ attracts mixed reviews
June 5 2012Since 1948, 12 Dublin priests have been convicted of criminal sexual activity with minors -- Patsy McGarry could try to put that in perspective instead of going Maureen Dowd's way.
Irish Times series ‘Catholicism Now’ attracts mixed reviews
June 5 2012Mr McGarry has chosen to side step my particular point. Instead he appears to use the horrendous crimes committed by some religious, clerics and laity against children, as a stick. It is regrettable
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012(Fr) Ian Byrnes, (Fr) John Lally, (Fr) Patrick McLaughlin, (Fr) Frank Nally, (Fr) Derek Reeve, (Fr) Joe Ryan, (Fr) Paul Sanders I urge you all to re-examine your hearts. If you were truly called by Th
Irish Times series ‘Catholicism Now’ attracts mixed reviews
June 5 2012Gene Carr is right: these Catholic states have always been far too tolerant when it comes to handing out the top jobs. A fact well known to the man in the Newry dole queue on 1st March 1939. The disco
English priests issue “A call to action”
June 3 2012Frank: "To say that a tiny group of Irish Priests, through being unfaithful to their commitment to chastity, brought the Irish Church to its knees is an exaggeration to say the least! Sexual abuse
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.
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