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,...
“While men and women in their twenties and thirties are the largest section of the Catholic population in Ireland today, they are frequently its least active part… Finding meaningful and practical ways to engage this generation is one of the greatest challenges in...
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...
On Saturday 8th March ACI members gathered from many parts of Ireland to seek insight and inspiration on the task of mobilising reform-minded Irish Catholics to catch the wind of change now blowing even from the centre of the church. Here some of those who attended...
On Saturday 8th March ACI members gathered from many parts of Ireland to seek insight and inspiration on the task of mobilising reform-minded Irish Catholics to catch the wind of change now blowing even from the centre of the church. Here some of those who attended...
The UK based Catholic Magazine The Tablet have launched an online survey to gauge the feelings of Catholics around the world on Pope Francis' first year as Pontiff. The survey can be accessed at the link below and takes no longer than five minutes to complete. Share...
‘To dialogue means to believe that the "other" has something worthwhile to say, and to entertain his or her point of view and perspective. Engaging in dialogue does not mean renouncing our own ideas and traditions, but the claim that they alone are valid or...
On Saturday 8th March 2014 there will be a DAY OF FAITH at The Priory Institute in Tallaght. The topic of this day of Faith is: THE ROLE OF THE (IRISH) LAITY IN THE LIGHT OF VATICAN II. Bishop Donal Murray will be the keynote speaker. Afterwards, there will be four...
On Saturday 1st March next Pobal Dé will host their 28th annual conference in the Jesuit Conference Centre, Ranelagh Dublin 6. The Key speakers will be Fr Michael Drumm, previous chair of the Catholic Schools Partnership, and Sarah Carey, Irish Times Columnist. For...
"We Are Church Ireland" Survey on electing our bishops Once the office of bishop was clearly established in the early church, that office was filled by the choice of the local people and priests, and ratified by the neighboring bishops as a sign of the unity of the...
Click below to read Jo O'Sullivan's latest blog:"Why do I bother ?"
After almost two years out of ministry, and at the age of 67, Tony Flannery has decided not to wait around for the Vatican (and in particular the CDF) to change its mind! Informed sources say that is very unlikely, despite everything Pope Francis is saying....
Sunday Jan 5th 2014 at midnight will be the final deadline for online submission for the of the ACI survey on the family. Many thanks if you have already completed the survey. If you have not yet had a chance we would like to warmly encourage you to do so over the...
"Do not be afraid! I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people"(Luke 2:10) Wishing all of our supporters and contributors a Christmas filled with joy and a peaceful New Year. We are thankful for all of your support to ACI during 2013. The past year...
Irish Join Global Catholics Urging Church Reform (Source: Irish Examiner 1st Oct 2013) Click to read link 100 Catholic Reform Movements Send Letter To Pope (Source: catholicireland.net 2nd Oct 2013) Click to read link To All Who Have Been Involved And Supported Our...