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The next synod will discuss Vocations (and the lack of them)
- Created: 28 November 2016 28 November 2016
The Pope said vocations exist, but need to be proposed in the right way
Pope Francis has said the next synod will discuss the decline in priestly vocations. In a conversation with Jesuits published by the Jesuit journal La Civiltà Cattolica, the Pope said: “With regard to local vocations, I say that the vocational decline will be spoken of at the next Synod. I believe that vocations exist, you just have to know how to propose them and how to attend to them.”
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Francis visits seven former priests, now married, and their families
- Created: 17 November 2016 17 November 2016
This afternoon the Pope paid a visit to some men who gave up the priesthood to start a family. On this final “Mercy Friday”, Francis wished to show his closeness to those who made a choice that does not always go down well with fellow priests and relativesRead more: Francis visits seven former priests, now married, and their families
To have and to hold and to give
- Created: 01 September 2016 01 September 2016
Two weeks ago I wrote a few words about a good man, Bishop Edward Daly who went to the Lord on August 8th. In recent days there has been an appreciation of his life published on the website of the Association of Catholic Priests, ACP, the forum of Irish priests that has been a voice for reform within the Irish Church. Written by Fr. Paddy O’Kane, who knew Edward Daly, his words reflect on the many facets of his life, a well-rounded man in his appreciation of others.
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Courageous outlook needed to tackle the clergy shortage crisis
- Created: 24 July 2016 24 July 2016
Courageous outlook needed to tackle the clergy shortage crisis
From the Catholic Times
The Film - Spotlight
- Created: 03 February 2016 03 February 2016
It is 2002 and the Spotlight team at the Boston Globe has picked up a story about sexual abuse in the church. The problem is that no-one is willing to talk and the few leads they had led to nowhere. Evidence has been erased and mouths are tightly shut.
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