Advent Group - Supporting Priests & Religious since 1969

Aims of Advent

+ To be a support group for men and women and their partners who have left the active ministry, or religious life.

+ To offer a safe haven for men and women who are considering change.

+ To be a support for others closely involved with the priest's or religious' decision.

+ To work for change in the Church and its ministry

Cardinal George Pell ordered to stand trial on sex abuse charges

: Written by: The Times; Created: 01 May 2018

The Australian cardinal appointed by the Pope to control the Vatican’s finances — the Roman Catholic Church’s third highest post — will face trial on sexual abuse charges.

Quebec bishops consider possibility of married priests

: Written by: Alex Walker; Created: 06 April 2018

'The faithful still present believe that there's still Good News to share, but it will have to be done differently. We will have to be persevering'

The Catholic bishops of Quebec have discussed the possibility of ordaining married men to priesthood.

Married Priests on the Amazon Synod Agenda

: Written by: The Catholic Herald; Created: 09 March 2018

Next year’s Amazon synod is coming into focus, after Pope Francis named an 18-person preparatory committee to help draw up the synod’s agenda.

The Time The Place 1992

: Written by: Alex Walker; Created: 09 March 2018

So, I have been digitising my 8mm and VHS video recordings and came across this TV programme from 1992 - 26 years ago ! Hopefully next years Amazon Synod will include the issue of optional celibacy for priests. It takes a very long time for the Church to change but hopefully the Spirit is blowing with the pastoral ministry of Pope Francis.