Married Priests on the Agenda of the Amazon Synod
Different sources are carrying stories about the possibility of married men being ordained priests being on the agenda of the Amazon Synod. It is an issue that is gaining momentum.
Different sources are carrying stories about the possibility of married men being ordained priests being on the agenda of the Amazon Synod. It is an issue that is gaining momentum.
Seamus Ahearne in his reflections on ‘our search for the God of our everyday life’ reminds us that ‘The presents of life have to be appreciated.’
The First Seán Fagan Memorial lecture will be given on Monday 13 November 2017 by Theologian Angela Hanley.
Venue: Arrupe Room, Jesuit Communications Centre, Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 4
Time: 7.30pm to 9.00pm
Date: Monday 13 November 2017
Chris McDonnell, writing in this week’s Catholic Times, reminds us again of the need to look to new models of leadership and priesthood. “The idea of a person being called from their community, to serve their community has lost credibility. It is this concept that we ought to explore. That is why the first tentative steps in formation for pastoral leaders in parishes rather than the closure of parishes or the creation of ever-increasing numerical entities is a courageous and welcome initiative.”
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