The pope’s call for metanoia - change of mindset - is equally apposite for the Irish conference of bishops. It is a huge mistake to confine the question of accountability to child safeguarding. Co
I also enthusiastically agree with ending priest celibacy. But let’s change that to not concentrating on the “sex” and abuse but rather let’s concentrate on the sacrament of holy matrimony for
I enthusiastically welcome Cardinal Marx's words about the need to rethink the Church's position on mandatory celibacy. Change is needed, not because of the sad reality of child abuse but because it i
Watching the interviews with James Grein:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvYs6fo-HiEhttps://taylormarshall.com/2019/01/197-mccarrick-pope-francis-st-gallen-mafia-w-james-grein-podcast.htmlThe S
The Bishops in America have received a good dressing down from the Pope. He writes‘The Church’s credibility has been seriously undercut and diminished by these sins and crimes, but even more by
It appears the expectations are already being managed...https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2018/12/09/a-reality-check-on-expectations-for-february-child-abuse-summit/
Thanks Joe. I have been trying to figure out the behaviour of the leaders of the Sisters of Mercy for years now: of course they won't talk to me. The most interesting explanation I heard, is that they
I'm sick of saying to people "Thank God for the Irish." and how your country is recognised as on of the fairest there is, true story. Where else could you find so much support towards the things we a
Seamus, thank for this and for all your reflective pieces throughout the year. You enrich our lives and our ACP site would be so much the poorer without your contributions.
When I think of Patrick Ka
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How to tackle the clerical abuse scandal.
January 2 2019The pope’s call for metanoia - change of mindset - is equally apposite for the Irish conference of bishops. It is a huge mistake to confine the question of accountability to child safeguarding. Co
Cardinal urges change of celibacy rule
January 4 2019I also enthusiastically agree with ending priest celibacy. But let’s change that to not concentrating on the “sex” and abuse but rather let’s concentrate on the sacrament of holy matrimony for
Cardinal urges change of celibacy rule
January 4 2019I enthusiastically welcome Cardinal Marx's words about the need to rethink the Church's position on mandatory celibacy. Change is needed, not because of the sad reality of child abuse but because it i
How to tackle the clerical abuse scandal.
January 2 2019Watching the interviews with James Grein:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvYs6fo-HiEhttps://taylormarshall.com/2019/01/197-mccarrick-pope-francis-st-gallen-mafia-w-james-grein-podcast.htmlThe S
How to tackle the clerical abuse scandal.
January 2 2019We are only beginning to see the extent of the ‘crimes and cover ups’ that the American hierarchy were involved in.https://t.co/a3yhUc6MO8?ssr=true
How to tackle the clerical abuse scandal.
January 2 2019The Bishops in America have received a good dressing down from the Pope. He writes‘The Church’s credibility has been seriously undercut and diminished by these sins and crimes, but even more by
How to tackle the clerical abuse scandal.
January 2 2019It appears the expectations are already being managed...https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2018/12/09/a-reality-check-on-expectations-for-february-child-abuse-summit/
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December 4 2018Thanks Joe. I have been trying to figure out the behaviour of the leaders of the Sisters of Mercy for years now: of course they won't talk to me. The most interesting explanation I heard, is that they
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December 23 2018I'm sick of saying to people "Thank God for the Irish." and how your country is recognised as on of the fairest there is, true story. Where else could you find so much support towards the things we a
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December 23 2018Seamus, thank for this and for all your reflective pieces throughout the year. You enrich our lives and our ACP site would be so much the poorer without your contributions. When I think of Patrick Ka
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