Daily Homily 932
USA: National Study of Catholic Priests
The Catholic Project at The Catholic University of America is conducting a National Study of Catholic Priests. The study entailed a census of bishops, a nationally representative survey of Catholic clergy, and in-depth interviews with priests. It also includes a census of US Catholic bishops. Initial results were released on October 19, 2022 and further […]
Presider’s Page for 19 November (Ordinary Time 33)
The beginning of the Advent season is coming closer, and the Liturgy invites us to look further into the future, towards the end of time, to be ready when the Day of the Lord comes.• Today has been designated by Pope Francis as the “WORLD DAY OF THE POOR” Pentiential ActAt the start of the celebration, […]
Jim Cogley’ Reflections Tues 14 Nov – Mon 20 Nov 2023
Friends, I have a little request. I know that so many of you faithfully pass on these postings with some having as many as a hundred recipients. The result is that they have a huge outreach to all parts of the world. Their overall aim is to teach, instruct and lead people into a deeper […]
Brendan Hoban: Vatican II reforms are now back on track
Western People 7.11.2023 Now that the first part of Synod 2023-24 in Rome has drawn to a close, a 40-plus page report from Synod 2023, provides a synthesis of progress to date. Two assessments by credible commentators – Joshua McElwee of the American publication, the National Catholic Reporter and Christopher Lamb from the English Tablet […]
…Mission and Priesthood in a New Time…
This is the homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the annual Mass in the Pro-Cathedral for priests deceased since November 2022 in the Archdiocese of Dublin St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, November 11, 2023 Also available at https://dublindiocese.ie/mass-for-deceased-priests-homily-11-11-2023/ Wanting to See Jesus In today’s Gospel some Greeks who have come up to Jerusalem for the Passover […]
Priests welcome ‘very positive’ Papal guidance on trans people
From RTÉ website: https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2023/1109/1415512-pope-francis/ By Ailbhe Conneely Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent The Association of Catholic Priests has welcomed Pope Francis’s new guidance on transgender people as “very positive” and an important step for the Catholic Church. A document signed by Pope Francis has confirmed that trans people can be baptised as Catholics, become godparents and […]
‘Synodal Times’ – Three Months Free Subscription Offer
A note from Garry O’Sullivan, Synodal Times: The Synodal Times is offering members of the ACP a free 3 month subscription to our digital paper with no obligation afterwards. We believe that the real work of the Synod needs to happen now in the interval between Assemblies and also that the Irish Church leaders need […]
Presider’s Page for 12 November (Ordinary Time 32)
At this time of year, our deceased relatives and friends are often in our minds. Our faith tells us that we needn’t grieve over them like people with no hope. We remember them with love, and entrust them to God’s care. Penitential RiteAs we begin to celebrate God’s enduring mercy, let us call to mind […]
Pope issues document on Trans People – they can be baptised, as long as there is no ‘scandal’ or confusion; become Godparents and marriage witnesses…
The statement from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) is below, followed by links to RTÉ and BBC coverage of the story. 1On July 14, 2023, this Dicastery received a letter from H.E. Msgr. José Negri,Bishop of Santo Amaro in Brazil, containing some questions regarding the possibleparticipation in the sacraments of baptism […]
Mary Hazelwood, RIP
The ACP Leadership Team would like to express deepest condolences to our colleague Tim Hazelwood, Cloyne diocese, on the death of his mother Mary Hazelwood, RIP. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a h-anam dílis. Funeral details: Bridgetown, Castletownroche, Cork Mary Hazelwood, formerly of Castlepook, Doneraile, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in her 95th year, on November […]
ACP AGM 2023 – AUDIO
Link to Recording: ACP AGM 2023 RUNNING ORDER Radisson Hotel, Athlone, 7 Nov 2023 – 2.00pm-5.00pm Host: Gerry O’Connor CSsR, ACP Leadership Team H.M.S. (Hours, Minutes, Seconds) 00.00.00 Welcome and Intro 00.02.40 Candle of Remembrance for deceased ACP members and friends 00.04.17 Prayer of Solidarity for those in conflict zones 00.11.16 AGM Agenda Running Order and […]
Jim Cogley: Reflections Tues 7 Nov- Mon 13 Nov 2023
Note: In response to many queries as to when and where seminars and retreats are taking place and as a means of ordering books from the Wood You Believe series, I have launched a new website: jimcogley.com It is still under construction and more content will be added later. Tue 7th Nov – Heart of […]
ACP AGM TODAY! Radisson Hotel, Athlone – 2.00-5.00pm – All Welcome.
Does any man dream that a Gael can fear? Of a thousand deeds let him learn but one! The Shannon swept onward broad and clear, Between the beleaguers and broad Athlone. ACP AGM 2023 – Tues 7 Nov 2.00-5.00pm Radisson Hotel, Athlone Theme: The Last Priests in Ireland – What is Life Like for Them? […]
Presider’s Page for 5 November (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
God’s message is still a living power among us, so we gather to listen and be challenged by it Penitential RiteConfident of God’s care and mercy, let us call to mind our sins: (pause)You were sent to heal the contrite of heart: Lord, have mercy.You came to call sinners: Christ, have mercy.You plead for us at the […]
We Are Church Zoom Synod Symposium 15 Nov 7.30-9.00pm
WAC have organised a ZOOM Synod Symposium on 15 November 2023. We have expanded our capacity from 100 to 250 for this ZOOM meeting, as we sold out 100 very fast!So please spread the word that there are now places available for this Synod Symposium with 4 excellent speakers!Tickets are FREE but must be reserved via […]
Prisoners’ Sunday: 6th November, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prisoners’ Sunday31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Prisoners’ Sunday is a day to direct our thoughts and prayers to prisoners, their families, and their children. Prisoners’ Sunday is also a time to reflect on how we as individuals and as a Church are serving those affected by imprisonment. Prisoners’ families, prisoners, and people with previous convictions often […]
Brendan Hoban: 1973 was a pivotal year in Ireland’s history
Western People 31.10.23 As I was ordained in 1973, that year became a pivotal point in my life for that and for a variety of other reasons. It was also the year Ireland joined the European Union – then the European Economic Community, the EEC; it was the year an Arab-Israeli war (what else is […]
Next Week’s ACP AGM Guest Paddy Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1 today
Fr Paddy Byrne looks after three parishes in Kildare & Leighlin diocese. Following a newspaper article on Cutbacks to Sunday Mass, Paddy was invited on to the Claire Byrne show on RTÉ R1 today. Paddy Byrne, along with his diocesan colleague John Dunphy, with Julieann Moran and Tim Hazelwood will address the ACP AGM on […]
Synod Report – English Version
XVI ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPSFirst Session(4-29 October 2023)Synthesis ReportA SYNODAL CHURCH IN MISSION October 28th 2023 Link to full report: https://www.synod.va/content/dam/synod/assembly/synthesis/english/2023.10.28-ENG-Synthesis-Report.pdf Association of Catholic Priests
Pádraig McCarthy: Learning from Babylon
There has been much anger and hurt and grief and bitterness expressed around the appalling actions of Hamas and of Israeli authorities since 7 October. These expressions could be seen as aggravating the level of violence and suffering. Could they be a help to resolving the aggression? The people of Israel have records of their […]
Pope Francis: “I will go to Dubai for COP 28”
“Yes, I will go to Dubai. I think I will leave December 1st until December 3rd. I’ll stay there for three days. I remember that when I went to Strasbourg, to the European Parliament, and President Hollande sent Environment Minister Segolene Royal to receive me. And she asked me, ‘Are you preparing something on the […]
New Book from Brendan Hoban: ‘Holding Out for a Hero: The Long Wait for Pope Francis’
Brendan Hoban’s new book, Holding Out for a Hero: The Long Wait for Pope Francis, has just been published. Brendan looks back on his fifty years as a priest. The book was launched by Tony Flannery in Ballina last week. The book will be available at the ACP AGM in the Radisson Athlone on Rues 7 […]
Séamus Ahearne: May the nourishment of the earth be yours; may the fluency of the ocean be yours; may the protection of the ancestors be yours; and so may a slow wind work these words of love around you, an invisible cloak to mind you. (John O Donohue)
MICHAEL & TIMOTHY: Two big characters from my past, loomed rather large, in recent time: Tim Radcliffe OP led the Synodal participants into Reflection. Michael Campbell Johnston SJ died. Tim and CJ (as he was known among his Jesuit comrades) were inspirational figures long ago when I moved in such circles. Michael lived his life […]
Jim Cogley: Reflections Tues 31 Oct – Mon 6th Nov 2023
Tue 31st Oct – Let’s Pretend As children we often played the game of pretending to be someone grown up like a doctor a policeman, a teacher or a nurse. Behind this game of make-believe another game of pretense was often taking place. We may have been pretending to our playmates that everything was okay […]
