In view of the fact that some Redemptorists are now under sanction from the Vatican for supposedly ‘liberal’ views, it is interesting to note the tradition they came out of, as it is powerfully represented here in this poem from … Read the rest

Theologian Hans Küng sent this open letter to all Catholic Bishops on 19 April 2010

The Visitation, According to Bede

Rank and Prestige among Christians

In Fr Brendan Hoban's latest article for the Western People, he writes that we in the ACP are at the heart of the Church.  We are insulted to be called dissidents. Church leaders need to engage respectfully and realistically with us.

The relationship between clergy and lay members of the ACP was discussed at the meeting last week in Cork, which was attended by clergy and some lay members in Cork & Ross and Cloyne dioceses.

This piece was sent in by Jo as a further response to Saoirse. It came as a comment, but we believe it deserves to be posted here.

Ready for action

Losing to Gain

This article provdes an interesting angle on the recent silencing and disciplining of priests by the Vatican.  Sean is suggesting that, rather than strengthening Vatican authority, these actions are actually weakening it.