Kevin Hegarty reflects on the meaning of priesthood in these challenging times. This is an extract of a talk given at the Association of Catholic Priests Ireland, Annual General Meeting on 4 October 2011.
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Don’t Do It
Eric Hodgens challenges the way we use priests in the present time of ‘shortage’. When will we learn how to exercise responsible leadership for the future of the church and not just prop up an unviable system.
Just say “No”
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An Australian Ordinariate for Former Anglicans
Peter J Elliott, Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne, is responsible for the establishment of the Personal Ordinariate in Australia for former Anglicans. He writes about the experience to date in Australia. How is it happening in Australia and what are the opportunities and challenges it presents?
The vocation of a Police Officer
Paul O’Donoghue is a police chaplain. In his work he sees the dedication, commitment and sacrifices of police officers as a vocation every bit as much as the commitment of the priestly vocation. He explores this in the light of the Vatican II theology on the vocation of the laity.
Global Warming
Tony Callinan argues that scientists are largely agreed on global warming and thus puts the moral question about what we will do and that there is no time to lose in doing it.
Priests from the Border – A Radical Challenge
Bernie Moylan reflects on the Christmas letter by a group of Italian priests with some edited quotes from the original letter. The letter is signed by ten priests from various cities and regions in the north of Italy. It has some eye opening propositions which are just as relevant for the wider church as that of Northern Italy.
Morris affair contains lessons for Church hierarchy
The Toowoomba Diocese has been without a resident bishop now for nine months since Pope Benedict removed Bishop Bill Morris, who refused to submit his resignation when requested by three curial cardinals who formed an adverse view of him.
A New Balance in the Church
It has been argued by many, …that a new balance is needed in the distribution of authority between the papacy and the rest of the church. While the aim is laudable, there are real problems in achieving it. Some of these arise from our theology.
National Association of Deacons
One of the major purposes of the NAD is to inform deacons of various happenings across the country. In one as large as ours, the feeling of being isolated and alone can happen quite easily. Our website (ausdeacons.org.au) can help to alleviate this feeling, especially the forum. The forum can be used to ask questions and make contacts with other deacons across the country. I would encourage all of you to make use of the forum or at least, visit it to see and read what others are saying.
