A Voice to Reflect
The ACP is an association for Catholic Priests who wish to have a forum, and a voice to reflect on, discuss and comment on issues affecting the Irish Church and society today. We welcome any feedback you may have. If you are an existing member, you can pay your membership fee here. If you would like to support the ACP with a donation, you can do so here.
Today’s Homily Resources
28 Jan 2026 – Wednesday of Week 3
28 Jan 2026 – Wednesday of Week 3 Memorial: St Thomas Aquinas, 1224-74, born in Italy, one of the Church’s great theologians. Taught that Christian revelation and human knowledge are aspects of a single truth and cannot be in conflict with each other. Patron of schools, universities, students and booksellers. 1st Reading: 2 Samuel 7:4-17...
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Julieann Moran: Synodal Pathway Update and Clarification
Dear Friends, A quick clarification regarding the Baptised and Sent in Lent information session mentioned in our previous email. While the session was described as an online event, we would like to clarify…
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St Brigid’s Day Resources for Sunday 1 February, Lá Fhéile Bríde
St Brigid is not only celebrated across Ireland but also commands a strong faith history across Europe. The following includes St Brigid’s biography (brief and extended versions); how to make…
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Presider’s Page for 1st Feb – St Brigid’s Day (4th Sun. Ordinary Time)
Opening CommentWe gather to celebrate the resurrection of our Saviour and to remember his beautiful teachings. We celebrate St Brigid today – the Matron Saint of Ireland. In doing so,…
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Jim Cogley’s Reflections – Tues 27 Jan – Mon 2 Feb 2026
Note: Coming Wood You Believe Healing Seminar with Jim Cogley & Luba Rodzhuk: Responding to your Call – Discovering your Purpose Embracing your Destiny Edmund Rice Centre, Callan, Sat 14th…
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Dominican Publications Annual Stocktake Sale…
Following our annual stocktake, we are holding a reduced-to-clear sale to make way for new stock. 📘 All titles under €10📖 Includes a selection of recent publications alongside earlier works💶 Some titles available from 50 centsThis…
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Bishops: Holy Land parents are a witness to peace for forgiving after suffering child loss in conflict
Link: https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2026/01/22/bishops-holy-land-parents-are-a-witness-to-peace-for-forgiving-after-suffering-child-loss-in-conflict/ Mr Sean Farrell, CEO of Trocáire; Bishop Paul Dempsey, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin; His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa ofm, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem with Reverend Dr Gary Carville,…
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Pope Leo appoints Bishop Ger Nash to role in Ossory
Updated by Ailbhe Conneely, Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent, RTÉ. Link: https://associationofcatholicpriests.ie/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=post Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Bishop of Ferns as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory. The…
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Installation Mass today of Bishop Niall Coll as Bishop of Raphoe
Bishop Niall Coll in Saint Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, following his appointment by Pope Leo XIV on 13 November 2025 as the new Bishop of Raphoe (Catholic Communications Office…
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Seán Walsh: Pilate Under Pressure 2
From a Roman perspective… Two males… Two mics… between scenes a quick audio of angry crowd… very suitable for church or hall… or some similar space… “I return to the…
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Tim Hazelwood, ACP Leadership Team: Update on priests rights to personal information held on Diocesan files.
Coyne Diocese recently set out its Privacy Policy for Clergy to all priests and deacons (see below). For the past three years I have sought clarification on the rights of…