Pádraig J Daly New Poetry Book Launch

Brendan McManus SJ ‘God comes to us disguised as our lives’ – Richard Rohr Ignatius Loyola is often called the first psychologist for his understanding of the importance of the affective…

Pope Francis establishes study groups to explore various themes that emerged from the Synod session in October 2023, and sets the dates for the second session of the 16th Ordinary…

Tim Hazelwood in responding to a letter from his bishop to all priests in the diocese asks “As regards this conversation about “the way forward” I am wondering why this conversation should only take place among priests? Should not any discussions involve all affected parties? Would this not be an ideal time for a diocesan synod, as Pope Francis recommends, where all Bishop, priests, laity work together to plan a way forward?

It has always been accepted practice on the ACP site that, in exceptional circumstances, contributors could use a pseudonym when posting. The condition is that their real identity is known…

Pope Francis’ annual address to the Roman Curia.
“there is a need to be wary of the temptation to rigidity.  A rigidity born of the fear of change, which ends up erecting fences and obstacles on the terrain of the common good, turning it into a minefield of incomprehension and hatred.  Let us always remember that behind every form of rigidity lies some kind of imbalance.  Rigidity and imbalance feed one another in a vicious circle.  And today this temptation to rigidity has become very real.”

Date and time Thu, 17 November 2022, 19:30 – 21:00 GMT Location Mercy International Centre, 64A Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2  Free Event Link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/synodality-and-the-ordination-of-women-what-would-jesus-do-donal-dorr-tickets-448209886837 Donal Dorr is a…