Gay ‘hurt’ over Synod marriage motion; Fresh blow for Cardinal Sean Brady as priests snub rally; Doubt over future of Irish College in Rome; Gays must be more involved if the Church of Ireland is to be more inclusive
Gay ‘hurt’ over Synod marriage motion
Church Times report by Gregg Ryan, The Church of Ireland is not immune to the effects of changing trends in society, particularly in relation to sexuality, the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Revd Alan Harper (above), told the Synod. He said that the Church was not “unique …
http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/content.asp?id=128632
Birr Summer Fête and Funday
The Summer Fête this year will have a new look, a new venue and a new name! The Summer Fete and Fun Day is being held in Oxmantown School, Birr on Sunday 27th May, from 1 – 5 p.m. There will be a wide variety of stalls, including some which have stood the test of time, plus others offering something different. Children will find lots to do! It promises to be an afternoon of fun and entertainment combined with the chance to check out the stalls.
Fresh blow for Cardinal Sean Brady as priests snub rally
Belfast Telegraph – Cardinal Sean Brady has suffered a new blow after the majority of priests in his diocese snubbed a meeting that has been organised as a show of support for the embattled leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Just 20 of 150 priests in the Armagh Archdiocese who had been invited to attend a prayer gathering in support of Dr Brady (below) actually showed up — with many privately voicing concerns about his leadership.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/fresh-blow-for-cardinal-sean-brady-as-priests-snub-rally-16160457.html
Archbishop casts doubt over future of Irish College in Rome
Irish Times – Doubts have been raised as to whether the Irish College in Rome will continue as a seminary for the Irish Catholic Church. The college was founded in 1628. Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin said yesterday a recent announcement that three priests on …
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2012/0518/1224316283433.html
Gays must be more involved if the Church of Ireland is to be more inclusive – Pink News
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/05/15/comment-gays-must-be-more-involved-if-the-church-of-ireland-is-to-be-more-inclusive/
Gays ‘still facing discrimination’
Belfast Telegraph – Discrimination is still affecting too many gay men and women, the Equality Commissioner has said.
The commission received 82 inquiries from people concerned about their rights in the last year, said Michael Wardlow. There was an increase in the number of inquiries received from people harassed because of their sexual orientation when seeking access to goods and services.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/gays-still-facing-discrimination-in-northern-ireland-16159852.html