The bishops and the papal nuncio should be sending messages of encouragement to those who at this late hour are still ready to come together to save their church. We must all band together -- pastors
Appropos of Gene Carr's comment, we need also to bear in mind the following. A US Dept. OF Education commissioned study of sexual abuse in the US state school sector by Prof. Carol Shakeshaft revealed
So glad to hear a positive and hopeful statement from the conference. Please continue to give leadership to those of us Catholics who want renewal in the spirit of Vatican II. Conratulations on your c
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
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May 12 2012The bishops and the papal nuncio should be sending messages of encouragement to those who at this late hour are still ready to come together to save their church. We must all band together -- pastors
Sorrows: a Reflection on the Case of Cardinal Brady, by Brian Fahy
May 9 2012Appropos of Gene Carr's comment, we need also to bear in mind the following. A US Dept. OF Education commissioned study of sexual abuse in the US state school sector by Prof. Carol Shakeshaft revealed
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May 7 2012So glad to hear a positive and hopeful statement from the conference. Please continue to give leadership to those of us Catholics who want renewal in the spirit of Vatican II. Conratulations on your c
Sorrows: a Reflection on the Case of Cardinal Brady, by Brian Fahy
May 9 2012A terrific commentary on this sad crisis.
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
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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
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