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The Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Alphonsus Cullinan, has been criticised for permitting a group that is openly critical of Pope Francis to speak in his diocese. Click the link below to read Sarah MacDonald's latest piece: thetablet.co.uk/news/19341/con…

My reaction to some strange behaviour by the bishop of Waterford and Lismore. tonyflannery.com/in-the-current…

A wonderful talk by Czech theologian, Tomas Halik, outlining a vision of a new and vibrant Church. I love it. tonyflannery.com/my-summary-of-…

Apparently Fr. Costa, leading Synodal methodology, said at the press conference after day one that this assembly “is not the time for decision-making”. Depressing for those of us who have worked for change for decades. Change or die,I believe.

ACP statement on women’s issie in the Synodal meeting. tonyflannery.com/acp-disappoint…

#Priests ‘extremely disappointed’ by removal of #women #deacons from #synod talks thetablet.co.uk/news/19435/pri… ACP Tony Flannery We Are Church Ireland (Reg. Charity No. 20203544) Phyllis Zagano Kate McElwee

“Kangaroo Court”, a phase currently in the news here in Ireland. I have often heard it used also to describe the processes of the Vatican doctrinal body — the accuracy of which description I have personal experience.

I keep beating the drum! tonyflannery.com/i-keep-beating…

This piece, a quotation, sums up for me one of the big problems in the Church — the use of professional language that excludes the ordinary believer. tonyflannery.com/use-of-languag…

The AGM of the Association of Catholic Priests takes place at the Radisson Hotel, Athlone, next Wednesday 6th. Main subject is an attempt to evaluate the Synodal Process; speakers Michael Conway, Gerry O’Hanlon. Attendance open to all, not just priests.

For those who have followed me over the last ten years, thank you. I have decided to withdraw from X, so I will no longer engage with it. I am transferring to Skyblue.

RTE news this evening at 6.00pm had Samantha Libreri stating that Simon Harris and Paschal Donoghue “criticised Fine Gael policy and warned against it”. Extraordinary; no correction; no apology.

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tonyflannery.com/my-talk-in-new… This is the link to a summary of a talk I gave in Newcastle (England) on Tuesday last

My good friend, Paul Collins, (Australia) has written a new book on the Priesthood. tonyflannery.com/new-book-by-pa…

A book, just published, by Peter Keenan, on the Resurrection of Jesus the Jew, is well worth a read. Below the link to the press release: tonyflannery.com/the-resurrecti…

My article on Pope Francis on the occasion of his death tonyflannery.com/my-article-on-…

Kathy Sheridan, in today’s Irish Times, has a beautiful article on both Francis and Willie Walsh, two men who had a lot in common, and who both left the world a better place.

Watching the funeral. Beautiful ceremony, glorious music. Great homily by the 91 year old. But all so male and clerical. A pity.