Tim Hazelwood writes: A final appeal for Priests to take part in the Survey being Conducted by UCC/National Office or Suicide Prevention. Please take the survey as it is aimed... The post Final Appeal as Survey Deadline Looms…An appeal to priests to take part in a survey on suicide appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

In an address to a gathering of theologians and academic administrators at the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of theology, while also sharing his own desire for its future and... The post Reflections on Pope Francis’ address to theologians – NCR article by Daniel P Horan appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent from Gerry O’Connor, CSsR, and ACP Leadership Team – Unpicking Complexity. Link to homily: The post Gerry O’Connor, CSsR, and ACP Leadership Team with his weekly Sunday homily. appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

Who celebrates the Eucharist and what are they celebrating? An exploration of the simple, yet tough questions that can deepen our understanding of this fulcrum of the Mass Who, exactly, are... The post New Book: THE PEOPLE’S CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST by Fintan Lyons OSB appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

Following Pope Francis’ call for global peace and the unveiling of a Nativity scene designed to draw global attention to the suffering of Palestinians in the Holy Land, churches across Ireland... The post Brendan Butler: Crib Request… appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

We’re well over halfway through Advent. Traditionally, today is called Gaudete Sunday, which means ‘a day for rejoicing.’ The reason for celebration is that the day of the Lord’s coming is nearer. The post Presider’s Page for 15 December (Gaudete Sunday: Advent 3) appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

Sign on is https://zoom.us/j/2429500175: Password is spirit. To find the time for you in your locale, click on Our Universal Calendar and scroll down to Dec. 14. CCRI website: www.catholicchurchreformintl.org Inviting Clergy to join... The post Catholic Church Reform International: Zoom, inviting clergy to work with the laity in the selection of our bishops – 14 Dec 2024 appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

David Crystal: History The idea for this site arose during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Priests were streaming Masses online and many were having to do the readings themselves, which... The post This Lectionary Readings site comes highly recommended… appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

Wood You Believe A seminar entitled: Getting the Past out of the Present – Healing our Damaged Emotions facilitated by Jim Cogley and Luba Rodzhuk will be held in the... The post Jim Cogley: Reflections from Tues 9 Dec – Mon 15 Dec 2024 appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more

Western People 3.12.24 I remember well the famous election of 1977 when Jack Lynch led the Fianna Fáil party to a landslide victory with 84 seats and a whopping 21-seat... The post Brendan Hoban: There are no votes to be got in truth-telling                    appeared first on Association Of Catholic Priests ..read more