working for a renewed priesthood 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

Dispensation

Dispensation from clerical celibacy - the process

Dispensation for the Under 40's

Here is one reply from Rome to a Congregations request for one of its members:

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Do Priests change their minds about celibacy?

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Rome is reluctant to give dispensations for the Under 40's in case they change their minds...

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Dispensation from clerical celibacy

This is what what the rescript of dispensation actually looks like, although it is delivered in Latin and has to be given personally by the Bishop. The following is a translation of the Latin text in memory of Msg. Basil Kershaw:

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