The sign given?
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, said recently that the US bishops are waiting for "direction on how we might make our consultation [with laity] possible."
Fr. Tony Flannery: Envisioning a more Christ-like church
Dawn Morais describes meeting Fr Tony:
Perhaps this is what church is meant to be: people drawn together, not by the obligations of Sunday attendance but by the call of the Gospels to build a better world. That is what it felt like as we listened to Fr. Tony Flannery in the vibrant art and aspiration-filled space of Viva Bookstore in San Antonio , Texas, the evening of Wednesday Nov 12, 2014.
Honolulu, unfortunately for us, was not among the 18 cities this very pastoral priest, Fr. Flannery is visiting on the US speaking tour organized by Catholic Tipping Point.
So we embarked on a family excursion, flying from Honolulu, HI to Austin, TX to first join our daughter in Texas and then make the trip to San Antonio together. We were well-primed, having read about Fr. Flannery, “one of the best-known and most-valued priests in Ireland, a man regarded with respect and affection by so many Catholics.” We had also heard from another family member who spoke enthusiastically about attending the talk by this populist priest in Washington D.C.
We were richly rewarded for our trek. We found ourselves in a room full of people who all seemed to want to help Pope Francis shake the cobwebs out of the rafters.
Bishops of England and Wales hold Plenary Meeting in Leeds
The Bishops of England and Wales met at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, for their autumn plenary meeting from 10-13 November 2014.
It was fitting that the host diocese - the Diocese of Leeds - welcomed a new Bishop shortly after the conclusion of the meeting on Thursday 13 November with the Episcopal Ordination of the Rt Rev Marcus Stock in St Anne's Cathedral.
More fitting still that Bishop Stock had just completed five years as General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales.
Resolutions
The bishops discussed many subjects and issued resolutions on:
- Family Synod 2014
- General Election 2015
- Day for Life - Change of date
- Year of Consecrated Life
- Religious Education - GCSEs
Gerard W Hughes SJ RIP
We are sad to hear from Independent Catholic News that
Gerard W Hughes SJ, died peacefully in the Jesuit nursing home in Boscombe, Bournmouth, at about 2.30pm on Tuesday, 4 November 2014. He celebrated his 90th birthday in March this year. May he rest in peace.
Fr Gerry was a much-loved priest, spiritual director, author, teacher and friend to many. Fr Gerry's books included God of Surprises, God in All Things, Oh God Why?, and Walking with God. His last book, Cry of Wonder was published just last week.
Early in 2013 he gave a talk in a series at St. Giles' Church, Oxford from 17th January 2013 to 7th March 2013 inclusive.
Our tribute is to share his wisdom and his humour.
CEC Conference 'Equality and Religious Freedom in a Changing World'
Martin has asked us to give a last minute reminder of this
You can register on the day (registration from 9.30am) but for logistical and catering purposes we are encouraging people to book in advance.
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