Vatican News reports:
After two days in Cyprus, Pope Francis departed Cyprus’ Larnaca airport at 8:30 am on
A game-changer for smaller Catholic dioceses
Western People 30.11.2021
The letter, published a week or so ago, from the Catholic bishops of Galway and Clonfert, is what we call ‘a game-changer’. For some time efforts have been made behind the … Read the rest
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Dr Luca Badini Confalonieri has a long … Read the rest
Following several requests for the Synod feature at the ACP AGM 2021…
Click on the link to hear Kieran O’Mahony, followed by Peter McLoughlin and Patricia Melvin (Killala Diocese).
Gerry O’Connor is the host.
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Link below to the … Read the rest
The Synodal Process has been launched in the Irish Church. Though from what I have seen on the ground, nothing much is happening as yet. But it is early days.
I have listened to a number of people speaking on … Read the rest
Western People 23.11.2021
A poem, Bravado, by Gerard Hanberry stays with me. It’s a re-action to a conversation with a friend, about life, death, the hereafter. His friend dismisses Hanberry’s nonchalance in the face … Read the rest
What now for the Catholic Church? Presenter Michael Comyn
In discussion are Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick, who is vice-chair of the Synodal Steering Committee, Ursula Halligan… Read the rest
The Tablet reports:
Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, said permanent deacons are a gift for the Church.
Brenda Drumm, Catholic Communications Office
Permanent deacons are a “gift for the Church” and “do not detract from the vital role of
Patsy McGarry from The Irish Times reports:
Almost half of the 312 priests in Dublin’s Catholic Archdiocese are more than 70 years old, with just two students preparing for priesthood.
Catholic priests retire at 75, which means that the 139 … Read the rest
Tuam Archdiocese
There is a deep sense of sadness and loss throughout the diocese today at the news of the death of priest and poet Fr. Pat O’Brien following an illness. Fr Pat was a native of Claremorris and served … Read the rest
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