Ordination is not a sex-linked inherited characteristic.
It's not genetic.
It's an ordered service.
Well done on calling out episcopal ignorance.
Some bishops are not keeping up.
Tell the truth, how m
What an excellent response to Bishop Alan.
But, you know, I am beginning to wonder what is it about my home diocese of Raphoe that has this kind of affect on our bishops.
And, yes, indeed, the bal
The Cardinal is pointing to phenomena that are staring us in the face. We are pursuing elusive talk about nuptiality when we have before our eyes not only churches without ministers but vast armies of
Key Message:
Can you work with Lord Jesus for a miracle?
Homily:
We are all aware of the famous story of the transformation of Saint Augustine. Can we ponder the same story with reference to toda
PRESS RELEASE: 20 March 2026: WAC Ireland Responds to the Vatican Study Group Report 5, on the Participation of Women in the Life and Leadership of the Church.
HOPES DASHED AGAIN!
Last week, the ea
A fellow Jesuit of Bishop Alan McGuckian is Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich who announced his support for the ordination of Women at a Symposium in Bonn, Germany on 19 March 2026: “I cannot imagine h
"One of the most dangerous things in theology, I believe, is to make the images by which we attempt to understand the mysteries of Christianity into ideas that are literally true.
The Vatican Study Gr
One notices the differences in style of comment in 1 and 2 above.
In terms of the first, how many times does a thing have to be mentioned in the Bible before it becomes “salient?”
The method u
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ACP statement on Bishop Alan McGuckian’s comments on female diaconate (plus additional information in response to a query from the Irish Catholic)
March 21 2026Ordination is not a sex-linked inherited characteristic. It's not genetic. It's an ordered service. Well done on calling out episcopal ignorance. Some bishops are not keeping up. Tell the truth, how m
ACP statement on Bishop Alan McGuckian’s comments on female diaconate (plus additional information in response to a query from the Irish Catholic)
March 21 2026What an excellent response to Bishop Alan. But, you know, I am beginning to wonder what is it about my home diocese of Raphoe that has this kind of affect on our bishops. And, yes, indeed, the bal
Cardinal Hollerich, in favour of women’s ordination: “It is not just a demand of some left-wing women’s associations”
March 20 2026The Cardinal is pointing to phenomena that are staring us in the face. We are pursuing elusive talk about nuptiality when we have before our eyes not only churches without ministers but vast armies of
22 March 2026 – 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A
March 22 2026Key Message: Can you work with Lord Jesus for a miracle? Homily: We are all aware of the famous story of the transformation of Saint Augustine. Can we ponder the same story with reference to toda
Cardinal Hollerich, in favour of women’s ordination: “It is not just a demand of some left-wing women’s associations”
March 20 2026Thanks for sharing this, we were so badly in need of some enlightened,episcopal common sense.
Cardinal Hollerich, in favour of women’s ordination: “It is not just a demand of some left-wing women’s associations”
March 20 2026Hasn't the Church existed for 2000 years? Maybe that is not long term to his Eminence.
Synod Report (and reactions): On women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Church
March 12 2026PRESS RELEASE: 20 March 2026: WAC Ireland Responds to the Vatican Study Group Report 5, on the Participation of Women in the Life and Leadership of the Church. HOPES DASHED AGAIN! Last week, the ea
Irish Catholic: Bishop McGuckian – ‘The door to female diaconate is shut and Pope Francis should have said so.’
March 20 2026A fellow Jesuit of Bishop Alan McGuckian is Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich who announced his support for the ordination of Women at a Symposium in Bonn, Germany on 19 March 2026: “I cannot imagine h
Irish Catholic: Bishop McGuckian – ‘The door to female diaconate is shut and Pope Francis should have said so.’
March 20 2026"One of the most dangerous things in theology, I believe, is to make the images by which we attempt to understand the mysteries of Christianity into ideas that are literally true. The Vatican Study Gr
Irish Catholic: Bishop McGuckian – ‘The door to female diaconate is shut and Pope Francis should have said so.’
March 20 2026One notices the differences in style of comment in 1 and 2 above. In terms of the first, how many times does a thing have to be mentioned in the Bible before it becomes “salient?” The method u
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