I agree with other commenters that this statement deserves praise. I am particularly pleased to read this: "In the sphere of religion that door for me was the Second Vatican Council. It promised a Ch
Points well made, Bernard. A much more enlightened personnel policy would be so desirable, to help match the right pastor with the right position. This happens in some dioceses in California with whic
Surely Marie Keenan is the best commentator on the Irish Church today. Her command of objective, scientific reasoning brings a healing perspective to bear on the murkiest situations and her suggestion
If all this is true, and it seems to be -- I felt that torpidity as long ago as 1977 --, then what is to be done?
Creative, independent initiative, open discussion, a church that is dialogal, explorat
The AIP now come across as a more dynamic group than the bishops, and certainly as more capable of organizing the national Assembly Fr Stanley calls for. There was a national assembly of British Catho
Most of what I have read in reports on proceedings from the ACP’s recent annual conference paints a very negative picture of the quality of life for priests in Ireland today. This image of priestho
This is an extraordinary case - an injustice that must ring bells of horror and fear for every priest in the country. One can only imagine what Fr Kevin, his family and his parishioners must have expe
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Priestly Ministry Today, An insider’s view: Kevin Hegarty
October 6 2011I agree with other commenters that this statement deserves praise. I am particularly pleased to read this: "In the sphere of religion that door for me was the Second Vatican Council. It promised a Ch
Priestly Ministry Today, An insider’s view: Kevin Hegarty
October 6 2011Thank you Kevin - you, and men like you give me great hope for the future!
Two ACP members reflect on the AGM
October 6 2011AGM was inspiring and propelled with a new energy for a new vision of church, a la Vatican II. I left with an uplifted spirit.
Age before Suitability? — by Bernard Cotter
October 3 2011Points well made, Bernard. A much more enlightened personnel policy would be so desirable, to help match the right pastor with the right position. This happens in some dioceses in California with whic
Challenges for Priestly Ministry in Ireland Today: Marie Keenan
October 6 2011Surely Marie Keenan is the best commentator on the Irish Church today. Her command of objective, scientific reasoning brings a healing perspective to bear on the murkiest situations and her suggestion
Priestly Ministry Today, An insider’s view: Kevin Hegarty
October 6 2011If all this is true, and it seems to be -- I felt that torpidity as long ago as 1977 --, then what is to be done? Creative, independent initiative, open discussion, a church that is dialogal, explorat
Two ACP members reflect on the AGM
October 6 2011The AIP now come across as a more dynamic group than the bishops, and certainly as more capable of organizing the national Assembly Fr Stanley calls for. There was a national assembly of British Catho
Priestly Ministry Today, An insider’s view: Kevin Hegarty
October 6 2011Most of what I have read in reports on proceedings from the ACP’s recent annual conference paints a very negative picture of the quality of life for priests in Ireland today. This image of priestho
Priestly Ministry Today, An insider’s view: Kevin Hegarty
October 6 2011Bravo, magnificent. Keep up the good work. 'There is nothing to fear but fear itself'.
RTE Apology to Kevin Reynolds
October 6 2011This is an extraordinary case - an injustice that must ring bells of horror and fear for every priest in the country. One can only imagine what Fr Kevin, his family and his parishioners must have expe
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