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Amazonia, Brazil, to have married priests?
An October 2019 synod in Rome will discuss the possibility of ordaining ‘elders’ – married men – for indigenous communities with too few priests.
‘Clericalism began with the apostles’ – Thomas Reese SJ
Responding to a call from James Carroll to ‘abolish the priesthood’ Thomas Reese SJ insists that clericalism results simply from human ambition.
Rev Brandan Robertson to address WAC Ireland on LGBT Inclusion
Thu 13th June, 2019 – Activist and Pastor Brandan Robertson to speak to We Are Church Ireland on LGBT inclusion.
WAC Ireland to hear Tina Beattie
8th June 2019 – Professor Tina Beattie to address We Are Church Ireland on prospects for advancing the role of women in the Church.
Howth Parish Reform and Renewal Group
Monday May 20th, 2019 – Joe Mulvaney of We Are Church introduces his book recounting his faith journey and his vision of the future church.
Pope Francis may fail to reform Curia: Thomas Reese SJ
One of the church’s top experts expects the Church’s central government to remain stuck in the 18th century.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin calls for ‘change’ – but leaves no blueprint
“The Irish church, if it wants to survive and flourish, has to change and has to overcome some of the ways in which it is entrapped."
How Women founded Christianity and may revive it today (WAC_I)
Mary T. Malone speaking at ‘We are Church’ meeting
Monday 13th of May 2019, 7.30 pm
Mercy Centre International, 64A Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Howth Parish Reform & Renewal Group
HOWTH PARISH REFORM AND RENEWAL GROUP – met with Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM, Cap in All Hallows College – on Tuesday, 22nd February 2011.
A Lenten Reflection – Saturday 6 April 2019
A Lenten Reflection – Saturday 6 April 2019 – Sisters of Charity – St Mary’s Church, Merrion Rd, Dublin 4
Nigerian nun speaks truth to negligent bishops
Transparency should be the hallmark of mission, according to Sister Veronica Openibo, superior of the Order of the Holy Child Jesus, speaking in Rome.
International Women’s Day
Exploring Women’s Christianity - Join us on International Women’s Day for the launch of the revised edition of Mary T. Malone’s book Elephant in the Church and a discussion on female Christianity. FRIDAY MARCH 8TH 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield...
FILM SHOWING Film: "Monsenor - The Last Journey of Oscar Romero" (88 minutes) Venue: Mercy International Centre, 64A Baggot Street, Dublin 2 Time: 7.30pm to 9.15pm (Cuppa & chat from 7pm) Date: Monday 4th of March 2019
ACI Carlow Host Talk By Fr. Gerry O’Hanlon SJ
ACI Carlow will host a talk by Fr. Gerry O’Hanlon SJ on Tuesday 19th February 2019 in the Parish Centre, Leighlinbridge.