“In effect, a synodal Church seeks to invert the pyramid, to create a sense of all being on the road together” – Mgr Dermot Lane in his address to launch book by Jesuit theologian Fr Gerry O’Hanlon.
“I am convinced that they are doing serious harm to the Catholic Church by their emphasis on rules and regulations and sacramental punishments” – Fr Gabriel Daly OSA.
“He looked at the Church around him and saw that it was full of superstitions like the buying and selling of indulgences, cheap ways of getting into heaven" - Augustinian Fr Gabriel Daly.
Theologian argues that ACP’s proposals to alleviate the shortage and ageing profile of priests are “predicated on the same traditional model, namely providing the requisite pastoral services to the people, as in a service station”.
Jesuit theologian Fr Gerry O’Hanlon argues that a synodal form of church at all levels is urgently needed to salvage the Catholic faith in Ireland.
Theologians from all over the world gathered in Swanick in Britain to explore the various ways in which people respond to and recognise Christian teachings.
Italian newspaper reports Cardinal Kasper as stating that in a “few days” a document of about “two hundred pages will be released”.
Discernment – the art of Christian decision-making – becomes "the radical stance of your heart as open to God”.
“Traditionalists have every right to hold reactionary opinions; they have no right to impose them on others in the name of a false conception of orthodoxy.”
Fr Dermot Ryan is director of adult faith development in the diocese as well as chairperson of the Ossory council of priests.
"This is the book I didn’t want to write. It is the book the publishers encouraged me to compile for more than 10 years and which I steadfastly resisted.”
"Heaven is a place where we experience God's love in a new way and we enter into communion with that God” - Archbishop Martin.
Some concerns that new programme will "adversely affect religious instruction and a faith-based school’s characteristic spirit.”
Companion and Study Guide to the Encyclical Laudato Si is now on its second print run.
Incorporation of St Patrick's College by Mary Immaculate College will establish one of the biggest teacher-training colleges outside Dublin.
Anglican roots of Jesuit priest from Dublin to be recognised in liturgy led by Church of Ireland Primate, Archbishop Michael Jackson.
The CDF has never communicated directly with Fr Flannery or afforded him an opportunity to explain his position, ACP leadership tell Pontiff.
Pontiff invites International Theological Commission “to draw greater profit from this specific contribution of women to the understanding of the faith.”
German Protestant Church's special envoy for 500th anniversary of Reformation says Churches have to see the creative power of confessional difference.
Theologians discuss the power of theology to overcome abuses in Church and society.
"The female line idea offers a basis for dialogue with feminist theology.”
Professor Sean Freyne to be buried today in his native Co Mayo.
