It would appear from press reports and radio interviews over the past few days that the alleged “two seminarians” having sex in the bed in Maynooth did not happen and that the purveyor of that sto
I first heard of Fr Edward Daly on the late evening news of that fateful Sunday, January 30th, my eldest daughter’s 5th birthday.
His death this month came on August 8th, the date of my youngest dau
Could a promise never to marry be found in breach of human rights and thus illegal? Perhaps.
An Italian canon lawyer wrote a book on how the promise of celibacy, like marriage vows, could be annulled
Thanks for the article.
It prompts the question about the influence of Augustine and his perverse thinking in sexuality and other aspects of morality that the Roman Catholic church and its 'Vatican Me
The trouble with conducting a seminary life under constant surveillance by anonymous vigilantes and threats of lawsuits for any perceived missteps is that it is going to lead to an intense bureaucrati
The complaints bruited by Patsy McGarry in today's Irish Times seem to be distilled from the ghastly muck distributed by "Bp" Pat Buckley and his host of anonymous disussants. This morning's complaint
Much of the talk about Maynooth and the Irish Church is talk about human nature. Like churches, seminaries are hospitals for sinners not hotels for saints. Archbishop Martin and some of his fellow bis
Lloyd, it was a very brief document promising to be celibate. No need to indulge fantasy. Agree totally with Padraig. Now I see McGarry's case A founders on denials from all involved. Note that when w
A topical comment by St Teresa Benedicta on women deacons: “The early Church gave outlet for the manifold activity of women in the Christian communities, even a consecrated ministerial office – th
I would ask that the statement that priests are to sign regarding celibacy be checked to make sure it adheres to local/state laws. Has that ever been done/challenged?
It might be enforceable in Rome
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Maynooth Seminary Crisis: ACP Statement
August 2 2016It would appear from press reports and radio interviews over the past few days that the alleged “two seminarians” having sex in the bed in Maynooth did not happen and that the purveyor of that sto
Edward Daly R.I.P.
August 8 2016I first heard of Fr Edward Daly on the late evening news of that fateful Sunday, January 30th, my eldest daughter’s 5th birthday. His death this month came on August 8th, the date of my youngest dau
Maynooth Seminary Crisis: ACP Statement
August 2 2016Could a promise never to marry be found in breach of human rights and thus illegal? Perhaps. An Italian canon lawyer wrote a book on how the promise of celibacy, like marriage vows, could be annulled
Facing up to Spiritual Abuse: Sean Fagan S.M.
July 29 2016Thanks for the article. It prompts the question about the influence of Augustine and his perverse thinking in sexuality and other aspects of morality that the Roman Catholic church and its 'Vatican Me
The problems with seminaries
August 3 2016The trouble with conducting a seminary life under constant surveillance by anonymous vigilantes and threats of lawsuits for any perceived missteps is that it is going to lead to an intense bureaucrati
Maynooth Seminary Crisis: ACP Statement
August 2 2016The complaints bruited by Patsy McGarry in today's Irish Times seem to be distilled from the ghastly muck distributed by "Bp" Pat Buckley and his host of anonymous disussants. This morning's complaint
Maynooth Seminary Crisis: ACP Statement
August 2 2016Much of the talk about Maynooth and the Irish Church is talk about human nature. Like churches, seminaries are hospitals for sinners not hotels for saints. Archbishop Martin and some of his fellow bis
Maynooth Seminary Crisis: ACP Statement
August 2 2016Lloyd, it was a very brief document promising to be celibate. No need to indulge fantasy. Agree totally with Padraig. Now I see McGarry's case A founders on denials from all involved. Note that when w
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August 9 2016A topical comment by St Teresa Benedicta on women deacons: “The early Church gave outlet for the manifold activity of women in the Christian communities, even a consecrated ministerial office – th
Maynooth Seminary Crisis: ACP Statement
August 2 2016I would ask that the statement that priests are to sign regarding celibacy be checked to make sure it adheres to local/state laws. Has that ever been done/challenged? It might be enforceable in Rome
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