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

Text of pope's U.S. sex abuse speech

23/04/02

Text of pope's U.S. sex abuse speech

ROME, Italy --Pope John Paul II says child sex abuse by
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Cardinals debate ‘zero tolerance’ of clerical sex abuse

26/04/02
The Tablet

Cardinals debate ‘zero tolerance' of clerical sex abuse

An emergency meeting
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John Echevarria's letter to The Tablet

26/04/02

The Editor,
The Tablet.

Sir,
Whilst fully endorsing Rowanne Pasco's letter (Tablet, 6
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Catholic priest's thought for the day: I'm quitting

28/04/02

Catholic priest's thought for the day: I'm quitting
By Jonathan Petre
(Filed: 28/04/2002)
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Oliver McTernan Resigns

29/04/02

April 29, 2002  
Viewpoint  
'Celibacy has lost its authenticity'

After 30 years as a priest,
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