News Archives - Association of Catholics in Ireland

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...

Irish bishops need to be ‘goalkeepers’ – Pope Francis

The Pope wants Irish bishops to meet people 'where they are', 'ready to take shots from any direction' - according to an Irish Times report.

Minutes of Recent ACI North Wicklow Meetings

Minutes of ACI North Wicklow Meeting Held 26th October 2016 Theme: Being a Catholic Today Welcome Cup of tea. Opening Reflection Sursum Corda-Lift up your hearts. Kahlil Gibran,poet “ I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and I saw that...