News Archives - Association of Catholics in Ireland

Supporting Pope Francis: New Website

'We Support Pope Francis' - New website to support the pope, countering the oppositional movement formed in the wake of Amoris Laetitia.

WAC Meeting: First Sean Fagan Memorial Lecture – Angela Hanley

Speaker: Angela Hanley 7.30 pm Monday 13th of November 2017 Arrupe Room, Jesuit Communications Centre Sandford Road, Ranelagh

How will Irish bishops ‘jump’ on ‘Liturgy Wars’?

To meet October 3rd and 4th in Maynooth, will Irish bishops opt for a different translation of the Missal?

WAC Meeting: Noirin Ni Riain “Listen with the ear of the heart”

One woman's poetics of life in and with the Spirit followed by Q & A 7.30 pm Monday 2nd of October 2017 Chapel, Mercy Centre International, 64A Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2

Catholic Church Reform International (CCRI) calls for a ‘Year of the Laity’

Catholic Church Reform International reports positive Vatican response to call for 'Year of the Laity'

‘One Lord, One Faith’: Ecumenical Conference – Saturday 24 June

A major ecumenical conference in Dublin, to mark the onset of the 16th century era of 'Reformations'.

Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: “Reforming the Catholic Church” (Transcript)

Four years into Pope Francis' pontificate, Gerry O'Hanlon reflects on the strategy & achievements of Francis, the prospects for reform and the challenge facing the Irish church.

Why we shouldn’t look to bishops to fix everything

How are we to get past the apparent denial by Irish bishops that the Irish Church is in deep crisis - to address the problem?

Howth Parish Reform and Renewal Group Event

THE SEARCH TO KNOW GOD Howth Parish Reform and Renewal Group will host a session on Monday April 3rd, at 8.00pm titled “Introductory Thoughts on the Variety of Religious Faiths – the Search to Know God”. This talk in St Columbanus Hall, Howth Village, will be given by Fr Gerry Tanham , who will speak...