A refreshingly honest statement from a bishop. A more forthright indictment of clericalism than that of Pope Francis himself. Sad that the context is so painful and so tr
Wao! What an honest, courageous, thoughtful, though-provoking and forward looking response by bishop Long.
If only we had many more bishops and cardinals thinking like him the reforms envisaged by Va
Seamus, what an honest reflection. Each new piece you share with us seems to surpass the previous. Regrets -- I've had a few too. One thing I will never regret is taking my mother's advice very serio
This is an excellent contribution by Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen clearly stating the changes we need in our church organisation. I hope some of our Irish bishops will have the courage to follow him
Padraig McCarthy@5
“If we take that as accurate, it means that 5% of accusations are not well-founded. We need to have robust procedures to deal with both those which are verified and with those whi
It's a tough profession - there is no doubt. To be effective, you must always be on the cutting edge of "What would Jesus do/say?" and relating this to modern day culture, it's not always obvious.
Fr
It's a pity no one else is joining in this discussion BUT there seems to have been a major development in the outside world. The Birmingham Mail has a story (21st February) headed
"Ex-police office
We listened and spoke and summoned the courage to be true Christians but the message fell on deaf ears it seems or upon a divided Church wrecked by "secular storms". I've grown to detest the word "se
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Bishop Vincent Long of Parramatta at the Royal Commission into Institutional response to child abuse in Australia.
February 22 2017A refreshingly honest statement from a bishop. A more forthright indictment of clericalism than that of Pope Francis himself. Sad that the context is so painful and so tr
Bishop Vincent Long of Parramatta at the Royal Commission into Institutional response to child abuse in Australia.
February 22 2017Wao! What an honest, courageous, thoughtful, though-provoking and forward looking response by bishop Long. If only we had many more bishops and cardinals thinking like him the reforms envisaged by Va
‘Thinkers needed for the Wasteland!’
February 21 2017Seamus, what an honest reflection. Each new piece you share with us seems to surpass the previous. Regrets -- I've had a few too. One thing I will never regret is taking my mother's advice very serio
Bishop Vincent Long of Parramatta at the Royal Commission into Institutional response to child abuse in Australia.
February 22 2017This is an excellent contribution by Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen clearly stating the changes we need in our church organisation. I hope some of our Irish bishops will have the courage to follow him
Child abuse scandal ‘almost fatally destroyed’ Catholic Church
February 12 2017Padraig McCarthy@5 “If we take that as accurate, it means that 5% of accusations are not well-founded. We need to have robust procedures to deal with both those which are verified and with those whi
The Way of Francis – a real alternative
February 21 2017Burke would never give his dress back anyway !
‘Thinkers needed for the Wasteland!’
February 21 2017Wonderful piece Sheamus, you certainly haven't just visited this world!
‘Thinkers needed for the Wasteland!’
February 21 2017It's a tough profession - there is no doubt. To be effective, you must always be on the cutting edge of "What would Jesus do/say?" and relating this to modern day culture, it's not always obvious. Fr
Child abuse scandal ‘almost fatally destroyed’ Catholic Church
February 12 2017It's a pity no one else is joining in this discussion BUT there seems to have been a major development in the outside world. The Birmingham Mail has a story (21st February) headed "Ex-police office
Things Fall Apart
February 18 2017We listened and spoke and summoned the courage to be true Christians but the message fell on deaf ears it seems or upon a divided Church wrecked by "secular storms". I've grown to detest the word "se
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