(1) Help for the accused priest.
(2) Seal of Confession (this may be no longer an issue following Minister Shatter’s clarification).
(3) Ministry to people in second marriage unions.
(4) The Sacraments; with particular reference to First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
A short report on the Meeting in Claremorris on the Voice of Women in the Church, which took place today (Saturday)
Linda Hogan reviews Garry Wills’ latest book, ‘Why Priests? A Failed Tradition‘, in which Wills argues that the most honest position on priesthood would be to seek its abolition altogether, given its lack of biblical justification (first published in the Irish Times: read original article here ). Wills’ target is not the 400,000 individual priests, many of whom, he acknowledges, make a significant contribution to the lives of countless millions worldwide. Rather, his focus is on the institution, which, he argues, has a flimsy biblical heritage and a dubious theological justification and is an impediment to the development of a more egalitarian Christianity.
The Kerry diocesan branch of the ACP met recently and members offered suggestions why few priests respond to local ACP meetings.
ACP expresses disappointment over Pope Francis’ comments on women deacons.
The Meeting took place in the Pastoral Centre, Killarney on Monday May 16th. There was a very lively discussion for about an hour and three quarters. The meeting was attended…
Address by Liamy McNally to the AGM.
What about the new translations and also other issues which have been mentioned such as the celibacy rule and the ordination of women. Could you not invite one of the Austrian group to explain how they are doing and to network