Tim Hazelwood, ACP leadership Team – recent radio interview on ACP statement
ACP Leadership Team member Tim Hazelwood speaking with Monica Morley on Midwest Radio’s Faith Alive programme on the recent ACP press statement on C McGregor’s visit to the White House on 17th March, St Patrick’s Day. Copy of statement below.
Statement from the Association of Catholic Priests
Wed 19 March 2025
As people who value both our Irishness and our Faith, we wish to state clearly that Mr. Conor McGregor’s speech in the Oval Office, where he purported to be speaking on behalf of the Irish people, was not representing what we value and hold dear. We believe that he confuses personal opinions with truth.
The sentiments expressed by Mr. McGregor in his speech in the White House in respect of migrants and refugees, are contrary to our understanding of the message of Jesus. His views are in stark contrast to those of the recently appointed Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, Robert McElroy, when he said:
“Our truth is the person of Jesus Christ. The task of a Christian is to notice that Jesus’ first instinct is not to judge or condemn but to embrace people, to help them with whatever issue they’re dealing with, and to address the different elements of woundedness or exclusion they have in their lives.”
The reasons for inviting Mr. McGregor to the White House on our national holiday are to be questioned. We wish it to be known that he did not represent us.
For media interviews contact:
Tony Flannery 087-6814699; Roy Donovan 087-2225150;
Tim Hazelwood 087-1337164; Gerry O’Connor 087-2320295.
For verification: Liamy Mac Nally, ACP Admin Secretary 087-2233220