In a move that will infuriate Anerican bishops and global Catholic conservatives, Pope Francis has granted the LGBT advocate, Fr James Martin, a private audience.
In fact, I think that Francis did it on purpose to piss off the American bishops who went against his advice on giving Communion to President Biden.
“I want to thank you for your pastoral zeal and your ability to be close to people, with the closeness that Jesus had, and which reflects the closeness of God,” the pope said.
FATHER MARTIN’S BOOK
Fr Martin had sent the pope his book – a book welcomed by a Vatican cardinal.
Pope Francis is a bit confusing about gay issues.
He did say “Who am I to judge”.
And then he said gay seminarians are not acceptable.
In fairness, we have seen and are saying the great destruction gay priest cabalsvare causing in dioceses, monasteries and religious orders.
KILLALOE DIOCESAN CHANGES:
Appointments to take effect from Friday 6th of August, apart from where stated.
Fr Ger Nash, Diocesan Secretary, Director of Pastoral Planning has been appointed bishop-elect of Ferns by Pope Francis. Ordination ceremony in Enniscorthy on September 5th, 2021. Every good wish and blessing to him in his ministry.
Brendan Moloney, Co-PP, Odhrán Pastoral Area, resident in Silvermines to retire as Co-PP and VF but remaining in Odhrán Pastoral Area and Silvermines as AP.
John Bane, Co-PP, Ceantar na Lochanna Pastoral Area, resident in Broadford to retire to Ennis.
Joe Kennedy, Co-PP, Olatrim Pastoral Area, resident in Monegal, Dunkerrin Paris to retire as Co-PP and to remain on as AP.
Peter O’Loughlin, Co-PP, Inis Cathaigh Pastoral Area, resident in Kilmihil to retire as Co-PP and to remain on as AP.
Pat O’Neill, Co-PP, Imeall Bóirne Pastoral Area, resident in Ruan to retire as Co-PP but staying on as AP in Ruan and in Imeall Bóirne Pastoral Area.
Pat Gilbert, to retire from St Brendan’s Community College & to undertake a sabbatical with a view to returning to pastoral ministry in the diocese in 2022.
Des Hillery, Co-PP, VG to become VF of Odhrán Pastoral Area for a period of one year. In addition to duties in Nenagh and the pastoral area to take on parish responsibility for Portroe.
Rexon Chullickal, CC, Odhrán Pastoral Area, resident in Nenagh in addition to duties in Nenagh and the pastoral area to take on parish responsibility for Youghalarra.
Ger Jones, Co-PP, Odhrán Pastoral Area, resident in Portroe to be Diocesan Secretary and Co-PP, Abbey Pastoral Area and resident in Cloughleigh.
Damien Nolan, Co-PP, VF to be PP of the Imeall Bóirne Pastoral Area.
Martin Blake, Co PP, Críocha Callan Pastoral Area, resident in Kilmaley Parish to undertake a sabbatical with a view to returning to pastoral ministry in the diocese in 2022.
Tom Fitzpatrick, Co-PP, Tradaree Pastoral Area, Resident in Newmarket-on-Fergus to be Co-PP, Abbey Pastoral Area and resident in Doora-Barefield Parish. (Appointment to take effect from October 1st, 2021)
Michael Collins, Director of Formation, Maynooth to be Co-PP, Tradaree Pastoral Area, resident in Newmarket-on-Fergus and to be director of Pastoral Planning for the Diocese. (Appointment to take effect from October 1st, 2021)
David Carroll, Co-PP, VF, Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area, resident in Bodyke to be Co-PP of the Abbey Pastoral Area, resident in St Joseph’s, Ennis.
John McGovern, Co-PP, Abbey Pastoral Area, resident in St. Joseph’s, Ennis to be Co-PP, Críocha Callan Pastoral Area, resident in Kilmaley Parish.
Joe McMahon, Co-PP, Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area, resident in Scarriff to be VF of the Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area.
Dariusz Plasek, Co-PP, Abbey Pastoral Area, resident in Ennis to be Co-PP, Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area and resident in Bodyke.
Pat Deely, Redwood, Lorrha, to assist in the Pastoral Area of Cois Deirge.
James Michael, Tradaree Pastoral Area, resident in Shannon to be CC, in the Pastoral Area of Tradaree, continuing to reside in Shannon. Both James Michael and Francis Xavier Kochuveettil, along with duties in Shannon to assist in the pastoral area to give Michael Collins in Newmarket-on-Fergus scope for pastoral planning and to help also in Sixmilebridge.
As agreed restructuring of Cronan Pastoral Area to take place in 2022.
No sign if GER FITZGERALD or JERRY CAREY, thank God.
But I see Cloughleigh has a new GER.
Michael Collins 😭
BISHOP PAT BUCKLEY 