Past Events

Two New Papal Saints…so what? Saturday May 24th

Two New Papal Saints…so what? Saturday May 24th

A one day conference on the persons, theologies and legacies of both John XXIII and John Paul II and their relevancy for today will be hosted at All Hallows College on Saturday 24th May. Click here for more information and to download the event flyer New Papal Saints...

ACI South Dublin Meeting 29th April 2014

ACI South Dublin Meeting 29th April 2014

Jo O'Sullivan reminds all members of this upcoming meeting, on Tuesday 29th April 2014, in Kimmage Manor Parish Hall 7.30-9.00 pm. Jo says: " We will continue our discussion on the topic of Family. All are welcome to attend." For a report of the group's last meeting,...

The Veil: April 16th, All Hallows College

The Veil: April 16th, All Hallows College

 The Veil, a production written by Sean Walsh and directed by Breffni Guinness will be performed in the All Hallows Chapel this Wednesday night,  April 16th, at 8 p.m. Below is a link to a short promotional video for the play:  https://vimeo.com/90903218 Download...

Easter Drama in Dublin

Easter Drama in Dublin

Based on the legend of Veronica, Sean Walsh's Easter drama 'Veil' will be performed by the Clontarf Players on three nights: Monday 14th April 8pm - St. John's Church, Clontarf Road Tuesday 15th April 8pm - St. Anthony's Church, Clontarf Wednesday 16th April 8pm - All...

Howth Parish Reform & Renewal: The Diaconate

Howth Parish Reform & Renewal: The Diaconate

The Diaconate: a way forward for the church in Ireland? On Thursday April 10th Dr Joe Ferrari of De Paul University, Chicago will address Howth Reform and Renewal Group on the permanent diaconate and what opportunities it offers in Ireland today. (Columbanus Hall is...

Tony Flannery Talks

Tony Flannery Talks

This is an update on the schedule of talks on Church Reform which Fr Tony Flannery has been giving at various locations in Ireland and the UK. He also invites all ACI members to spread the word and let people know about the next two gatherings. It has been a very...

ACI Dublin South: Meeting Minutes February 2014

ACI Dublin South: Meeting Minutes February 2014

A report from the latest ACI Dublin South meeting held on Tuesday 25th February 2014. This may give you, some of our members, inspiration on what an ACI branch meeting can look like. Thank you to our members from ACI Dublin South for providing this report. Indeed if...

“Who am I to judge?”

“Who am I to judge?”

FINDING THE JOY OF BEING FULLY HUMAN, GAY AND CATHOLIC Gay Catholic Voice Ireland announce a seminar for gay Catholics to be held in Dublin in April, which takes its inspiration from Pope Francis’ words on the plane from Rio: “Who am I to judge?” Seminar at Sophia...

ACI Dublin South: Meeting Minutes February 2014

ACI Dublin South: Meeting Minutes

As many of our members have started setting up ACI branches around the country, we publish here a report from the recent ACI Dublin South meeting held in Kimmage Manor Parish Hall on Tuesday 22nd last. This may give you, some of our members, inspiration on what an ACI...

Twenty Eighth Pobal Dé Conference (Sat 1st March 2014)

Twenty Eighth Pobal Dé Conference (Sat 1st March 2014)

Twenty Eighth Pobal Dé Conference  Theme: "How will the Faith be Formed in the Future?" Date: Saturday 1st March 2014 Registration Time: From 09:00 am Location: The Jesuit Conference Centre, Milltown Park, Dublin 6 (Bus routes 11 and 44.)  9.45am Introduction 10.00am...

Adult Faith Series @ Gardiner St, Dublin 1

Adult Faith Series @ Gardiner St, Dublin 1

The Annual Adult Faith series of talks at St. Francis Xavier Church, Gardiner St, Dublin 1 Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. 4th  Michael Paul Gallagher SJ  Pope Francis: A new Tone - Jesuit echoes -   Fr Michael Paul works in the Gregorian University, Rome and author of...

Nollaig na mBan Celebrated in Limerick

Nollaig na mBan Celebrated in Limerick

The celebration of Nollaig na mBan which took place in the beautiful surroundings of the Captain’s Room in the Hunt Museum in Limerick recently was a highly successful and enjoyable occasion. Organised by 3 members of ACI, it drew a capacity attendance of over 70...

ACI’s Campaign for Lumen Gentium 37

The Promise of Synodality

What we have experienced of synodality so far gives ACI real hope that a longstanding structural injustice in the church may at last be acknowledged and overcome.

As all Irish bishops well know, the 'co-responsibility' they urge lay people to share - as numbers and energies of clergy decline - has been sabotaged time and again by canonical rules that deny representational authority and continuity to parish pastoral councils.  ACI's 2019 call for the immediate honouring of Lumen Gentium Article 37 becomes more urgent by the day and is supported by the following documents - also presented to the ICBC in October 2019.

The Common Priesthood of the People of God and the Renewal of the Church
It was Catholic parents and victims of clerical abuse who taught Catholic Bishops to prioritise the safeguarding of children in the church

Jesus as Model for the Common Priesthood of the People of God
It was for challenging religious hypocrisy and injustice that Jesus was accused and crucified. He is therefore a model for the common priesthood of the laity and for the challenging of injustice - in society and within the church.

A Suggested Strategy for the Recovery of the Irish and Western Catholic Church
Recovery of the church depends upon acknowledgment of the indispensable role of the common priesthood of the lay people of God and the explicit abandonment by bishops and clergy of paternalism and clericalism - the expectation of deference from lay people rather than honesty and integrity.

For the full story of ACI's campaign for the honouring of Article 37 of Lumen Gentium, click here.

Prayer

"Come Holy Spirit, Renew Your wonders in this our day, as by a new Pentecost. Grant to Your Church that, being of one mind and steadfast in prayer with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and following the lead of blessed Peter, it may advance the reign of our Divine Saviour, the reign of truth and justice, the reign of love and peace. Amen."

Saint Pope John XXIII, 1962 - In preparation for Vatican Council II, 1962-65.

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