Thank you Sean for sharing that link to Aidan Hart’s article. I found it overwhelming reading. The magnitude of the problem and the Churchs long history of covering it up is laid bare for everyone t
‘They have never explained why this happened!’
Could I once again recommend Marie Keenan's excellent book "Child Sexual Abuse & the Catholic Church. Gender, Power and Organisational Culture.
#2 References to 'pounds of flesh' in this context are entirely inappropriate. Did Joe O'Leary never log the fact that the child safeguarding regime now in place in Ireland and the US did not exist BE
Maureen, I wasn't at home during Francis' visit so I am unable to give an informed opinion, though what I read on the RTE website and on the website of our newspapers, and in my paper copy of the Sund
I disagree with the main thrust in the recent post by Finian Connaughton. I watched & listened to extensive coverage by RTÉ during the week of the Papal Visit. I thought it was fair, balanced,
Joe, I am in agreement, pretty much, with your 2nd and 3rd paragraphs. But, with regard to the 1st paragraph, I am absolutely baffled as to how you can continue in the same mindset as before, trying t
Paddy, I would not be happy at all about these people out for their pound of flesh. The Philadelphia report was largely a rehash of old stories, with the most lurid ones 50 years old, and it found onl
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A Suffering Church
September 8 2018Thank you Sean for sharing that link to Aidan Hart’s article. I found it overwhelming reading. The magnitude of the problem and the Churchs long history of covering it up is laid bare for everyone t
RTE’s Coverage of Church and Faith Matters
September 2 2018Maureen. I didn’t watch any of the coverage on TV as I’m not an RTE viewer. However, I totally agree with the rest of your points.
A Suffering Church
September 8 2018‘They have never explained why this happened!’ Could I once again recommend Marie Keenan's excellent book "Child Sexual Abuse & the Catholic Church. Gender, Power and Organisational Culture.
A Suffering Church
September 8 2018#2 References to 'pounds of flesh' in this context are entirely inappropriate. Did Joe O'Leary never log the fact that the child safeguarding regime now in place in Ireland and the US did not exist BE
RTE’s Coverage of Church and Faith Matters
September 2 2018Maureen, I wasn't at home during Francis' visit so I am unable to give an informed opinion, though what I read on the RTE website and on the website of our newspapers, and in my paper copy of the Sund
9th September. 23rd Sunday
September 9 2018I thought today’s homilies were exceptional. Thanks.
RTE’s Coverage of Church and Faith Matters
September 2 2018I disagree with the main thrust in the recent post by Finian Connaughton. I watched & listened to extensive coverage by RTÉ during the week of the Papal Visit. I thought it was fair, balanced,
A Suffering Church
September 8 2018Joe, I am in agreement, pretty much, with your 2nd and 3rd paragraphs. But, with regard to the 1st paragraph, I am absolutely baffled as to how you can continue in the same mindset as before, trying t
9th September. 23rd Sunday
September 9 2018Many thanks to all who share their reflections on the Sunday Mass readings. They are so nourishing for my personal life.
A Suffering Church
September 8 2018Paddy, I would not be happy at all about these people out for their pound of flesh. The Philadelphia report was largely a rehash of old stories, with the most lurid ones 50 years old, and it found onl
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