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  • The ethics of using contraceptives

    September 16 2016
    Bob Hayes

    Is 'learning curve' the new Baal? Why, why, why are Catholic (and other) folk so in thrall to the jaded language of 1990s 'total quality management'?

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  • The making of bishops

    September 15 2016
    Colm Holmes

    Eddie Finnegan @2 Oh ye of little faith! It will be like the Berlin wall coming down. No one saw that coming. There is so much needs addressing in our church we need a new structure. Step 1: We elect

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  • The ethics of using contraceptives

    September 16 2016
    Anne

    Very large families are a thing of the past. I am afraid Humanae Vitae is dead in the water as can be observed by the present generations much smaller families. There was scant regard for the health a

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  • The ethics of using contraceptives

    September 16 2016
    Joe O'Leary

    Martin, what do you mean by "tried and tested"? Who tried and tested the declaration of Paul VI? If they passed the trial and test, why did the Synod and the Pope remain so silent about this?

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  • The ethics of using contraceptives

    September 16 2016
    Martin

    I wouldn't be into that at all. I'll stick with the tried and tested Magisterial teachings.

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  • Church Collusion in Calumny

    September 8 2016
    Peter Langan

    Thanks to Pat @ #20 for getting us back on track. I do not see how an anonymous allegation can be usefully or justly pursued. The first step in the investigation of any offence is to obtain a detai

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  • The making of bishops

    September 15 2016
    Eddie Finnegan

    Colm Holmes@1, Have you or Francis ever really tried standing a pyramid on its apex? I'm sure Francis has broad shoulders, but . . . . . . .

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  • The making of bishops

    September 15 2016
    Colm Holmes

    The Pope's Council of Cardinals (C9) was discussing the selection of bishops by Papal Nuncios this week. They seemed to be particularly concerned that the Papal Nuncios should be well trained for the

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  • Church Collusion in Calumny

    September 8 2016
    Willie Herlihy

    The majority of the Bishops were appointed according to a template drawn up by Pope John Paul 11. Basically, the requirements were for sound men, who would do Rome's bidding. Leadership ability,backbo

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  • Church Collusion in Calumny

    September 8 2016
    Anne

    Having read all the above posts I agree with Sean O Connell . Tim Hazelwood has been treated disgracefully as were the victims of abuse and their families. The Hierarchy could not face up to the appa

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