Some of those involved in his “withdrawal” have been “shown up to be a lot less white than they presented themselves, and some of them have become more oppositional, even ‘heretical’, than I or my censored colleagues in the Irish Church ever were”.
ACP founder responds to Archbishop's criticism over the lack of catholic intellectuals by warning "there’s little if any acceptance in the leadership of our Church for the free flow of ideas".
The policy of the Diocese of Cloyne is that a priest who is out of ministry, for whatever reason, cannot exercise a public ministry: Bishop William Crean.
New Redemptorist leadership in Ireland agrees to meet silenced priest in February.
“I'm not saying it caused it but it certainly didn't do me any good."
"What we are seeing is a major repositioning of the Church internally and in its relationship to the world.”
Vatican Congregation never communicated with him directly.
Archbishop appeals for serious dialogue about the contribution of faith and religious people.
“What I read of the way he’s been treated makes me ashamed of the actions of those representing my Church.”