FULL FUNERAL MASS FROM PAT’S FACEBOOK PAGE
PAT SAYS,
Above some pictures of yesterday’s funeral.
Plus link to watch it on my Facebook page.
No specific topic for today’s blog.
Back to business tomorrow
Killaloe Diocesan Clergy Appointments July 2022
Fr. John Bane, Co-PP, Ceantar na Lochanna Pastoral Area, resident in Broadford retired in January 2022 now living in Clarecastle and offering pastoral assistance in the Abbey Pastoral Area.
Fr. Martin O’Brien, Cuan an Chláir, Ennis, to be priest in residence, Tulla and offer pastoral assistance to Ceantar na Lochanna Pastoral Area.
Fr. Willie McCormack, Co-PP, Odhrán Pastoral Area to remain in Puckane and become AP in November.
Fr. Des Hillery, VG, VF Odhrán Pastoral area, resident in Nenagh to go on Sabbatical returning for an appointment in the diocese early in the New Year.
Fr. Pat Gilbert, returning from leave of absence be Co-PP in Odhrán Pastoral area and VF and to reside in Nenagh.
Fr. Michael Casey, Co-PP to become VF of Cois Fharraige Pastoral area in place of Fr. Gerry Kenny who continues as Co-PP.
Fr. Michael Harding, Co-PP, Cronan Pastoral Area, resident in Roscrea to go on sabbatical leave for one year.
Fr. Pat Treacy, Co-PP, Cronan Pastoral Area, resident in Roscrea to go on sabbatical leave for one year.
Fr. John Molloy, Co-PP, Ollatrim Pastoral Area, resident in Toomevara to be Co-PP Cronan Pastoral Area, resident in Roscrea and VF.
Fr. Francis Xavier Kochuveettil, CC, Tradaree Pastoral Area, resident in Shannon to be Co-PP, Ollatrim Pastoral Area to be resident in Toomevara.
Fr. Antun Pasilic, newly ordained, resident in Cathedral House, Ennis to be CC, Cronan Pastoral Area, resident in Roscrea.
Fr. Martin Blake returning from leave of absence to be Co-PP, Pro-tem in Abbey Pastoral Area, residing in Cathedral House, Ennis.
Fr. Michael Collins, Co-PP Tradaree Pastoral Area, resident in Newmarket-on-Fergus to become VF for the Pastoral Area and to offer Catechetical assistance to complement the work of Fr. Harry Bohan in Sixmilebridge Parish.
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Appointments to take effect from Friday, 26th of August, 2022.
No Ger Fitzgerald.
No Jerry Carey
Thank God
BISHOP PAT BUCKLEY 
259 replies on “SEAMUS TANSEY – FLAUTIST – FUNERAL MASS – LARNE 13.7.2022.”
A beautiful, intimate and honest mass. Well done Pat. Best regards to the family.
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Thank you. Will see them on Sunday for the burial ceremony in the West.
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So just like trump then, Ger won’t be back …
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11.45 Well Done to Yvonne & Carole with the help of Bishop Pat & the Oratory for sticking to their guns for the greater good & safety of unsuspecting and vulnerable Killaloe parishioners going forward. Amen.
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2:48 Thank you 🙏
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A lovely genuine, meaningful and truthful funeral mass. A breath of fresh air. Rest in peace.
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Michael Flatley looks very well, God Bless him. I occasionally spot him having his morning coffee in West London when I’m going home from my office cleaning job. I love to see the Irish around as I’ll never afford to go home to Ireland, I’m here over 40 years.
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Is there chips on the bus 🤣
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Fantastic turnout for this wonderful and well deserved Mass & tribute to Seamus at the Oratory. His son Padraig looks very like him.
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Happy Bastille Day. A day to remember all the ordinary people of the world and what they have been capable of in history. The chains that bound the minds of men and women for centuries in the Western World have most definitely been broken. Vive La France. Toujours.
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You are ordinary yourself in ways that you can not acknowledge because you have a warped view of your self worth.
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10.01 Are you addressing the throne ? WM
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10.01 Get to grips with your tense observance ( two meanings , Lol). I am referring to history very clearly, nothing contemporaneous in the comment at all. Silly you.
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To be fair nobody has a more warped view of themselves than a priest.
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Happy Bastille Day, Bileen! May your celebration of mass murder and descent into bloodthirsty tyranny be filled with joy!
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10.13 You know when they pulled down the kings from over the door in Notre Dame during the Revolution. They thought they were the kings of France. If they had realised that they were the kings of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, they would have left them alone. A little education would keep you from making such an assertion about the Downtrodden that rose up. When you read of the ” land of milk and honey” in The Bible, do you realise what it means ? There was never a land of milk and honey before the mass murder and blood thirsty tyranny you speak of, much like the papacy. It enjoys its paramountcy now because of the murder and bloodthirsty tyranny it visited on anyone who opposed it. You see, that is what Jesus was always teaching : to see.
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We can all be joyful knowing that Carey & Fitzgerald are out! Vive la France 🇫🇷 and Vive la Killaloe 🙏
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Nice photos Pat. Michael Flatley radiates good energy, would you agree ?
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Ah your favourite diocese. Just shows when you’re gone your gone Jerry and Ger. Not even a mention after years and years of service.. very grubby.. Casey brothers still lording it in the West… Michael Harding time out from what? God knows what he will get up to on his year..
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I say both have discarded of their ‘dog collars by now, Jerry has a criminal record in the most appalling of circumstances, and Ger, well just continues his lies, so I’m pretty sure to make a confession you have to admit you were wrong? I forget how it works ?
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11.09 Evidence confirming their departure & removal required from Killaloe Diocese official sources in the interests of public safety please?
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11:09 Touché
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Bye-bye Fr. Ger & Fr. Jerry 👋✌️🙌
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8.42 don’t be fooled, still on payroll and perks. 😏. Birds of a feather flock together. Simply not mentioning them won’t wash 🧽
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10:05 The two priests are still listed c/o the Diocese. We realise that this saga is not over but it is a step in the right direction. In the meantime, whilst Fitzgerald & Carey are still on the payroll and collecting their benefits, they are under a microscope. Any false moves on their part will be reported on this blog by concerned parishioners and/or RCC clergy whistleblowers.
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10.05 I beg to differ with you.
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11.16 in light of the nature of the offences of Fr Fitzgerald & Fr Carey and the ongoing lack of transparency from The Bishop of Killaloe and his clerical & lay teams of payroll & lay workers, have you been able to obtain up to date information and assurances in relation to the safety of yourself, your family & your property from the police in your area? HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your own appointment too, well needed & far more honest and truthful than anything that’s emerged thus far from official Killaloe paid communications officers etc.
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Unless you pay into the Killaloe coffers, why care?
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12:11 In reply to your query: I have not obtained any up to date information and assurances in relation to the safety of myself, my family & my property from the relevant authorities. There are still many unanswered questions and issues which need to be addressed by Bishop Monahan including the matter of the 17k in Ger’s account. Allow me to quote from Mr. T. who still resides at my residence: “Ger is still not taking responsibility.” If Marcella is reading this, I am certain that she will appreciate my “hugging” her name 🤗. Thank you kindly for the congratulations on my new appointment. Can someone pls give me the Diocesan Secretary’s address so that I can send him a bill for services rendered? I am sure there is plenty of moolah in the coffers now after the sale of the bingo hall & other assorted properties in the Killaloe Diocese portfolio.
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11.16 In light and nature of the offences?I didn’t realise Ger Fitzgerald was charged with offences.
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12.11 Call the guards if you fear for your safety, its disgraceful that you have to live in fear. I didn’t realise Ger Fitzgerald was this dangerous. Obtain a safety order from the courts if he won’t leave you in peace. If he breaks that he’ll go to prison.
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2.51 Limerick prison is full to the brim & a lot of connections in there apparently – if you know a prison warden they might be able to get him moved up the country.
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Surely you mean Ex-Fr Ger and Ex-Fr Jerry? 🤔
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Who’s to say that Frs Ger and Gerry are out. They could still be just C/O bishop’s house and not yet ready for a diocesan appointment.
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Both lads are on the website as C/O Bishops House. Still on the payroll.
Nevertheless it is due to the efforts of Pat, Carole and Yvonne he hasnt been placed anywhere. I have no doubt if the blog hadnt publicised this he could potentially have returned.
I think he really needs to consider a career change. Draw the dole, get a degree, apologize to all involved and have a healthy life. He’s young enough yet.
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I know a priest who was out of ministry for 5 years and his name still appeared on the diocesan website. He was receiving no salary or benefits. Eventually he had to call the office and have his name removed.
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I heard Jerry Carey has had to get a job as he has no salary. Just saying
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1.06 just saying! Lies, I just covering up for Fr Jerry Carey, Fintans addiction to having his Hitlers post lies & coverup shite for his out of control ordained & lay members on Bishop Buckley’s blog is pathetic
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11:33 Career change? Todd, didn’t you already establish that Ger is a Coalman? I wonder how much Dan O’Sullivan coal merchants in Castleconnell pays per hour? I could do with a part-time job to help make ends meet 🤪.
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Fitzgerald has not officially committed a crime yet he still has no job, saying something.
Although , the money resting in my account matter has yet to be revealed and the truth always comes out in the end 😊
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@2.02 Is Dan still doing coal?😂 GF needs to hone his skills after getting stuck in the garden😂
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Any update on Ryan McAleer in Belgium or has Emlyn issued an apology to Ryan. Ryan I know has suppressed the memories of the assault through Substance abuse and alcohol. Ryan is 1 in 4 males who suffered sexual abuse.
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The sex between them two was consensual. Ryan is a raging homosexual and Emlyn has been active for years. Ask him how many priests he has went with and it will shock you to the core.
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Emlyn is gorgeous
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3.40
He has a job as a c/o priest in Killaloe as Bishop Pat says a priest forever well I am sure he will be laisised.
he does not need to work as he is enjoying his reduced salary.
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Fr Fitzgerald and Fr Jerry Carey are receiving no salaries.
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3.06
That is a lie they are still members of Killaloe Diocese until a Canonical trial states otherwise.
They will not resign they think they should be appointed to parishes.
You only need to look at Down and Connor John J Murray still registered as a priest even although the courts said he abused children and Bishop Noel is trying to laisie him but his family are saying he does not understand so awaiting a Canonical trial.
They still get paid and accomodation supplied and sadly it can take years.
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@1:06 yeah I think he applied for a lifeguard position at Lahinch🤪
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Thank you Bishop Buckley for your care & support to those victims hurt and abused by RCC clergy. We will always be grateful to you for your tireless efforts in exposing abuse/corruption within the RCC on this blog. Míle buíochas 🙏.
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Pat do you think mass should be used by the priest to tell his parishioners about his mental Illness and struggles?
Shouldn’t he be the pillar of hope and beacon of society?
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9.07 is that an ambitious lay pastoral jockeying to eject poor sick priest. Let the drama begin, popcorn time. 🥤 🍿
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If they have mental health issues they should not be preaching !
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3.41 when have any of their issues or addictions stopped any Bishop letting these clergy & their laity loose on the public or the catlicks with claws & tongues sharpened to villify their victims who dare to complain. Open your eyes FFS 👀👀👀👀👀
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Now now Fr Brendan you are telling lies because Fr P isn’t doing this and his parishioners love him and you are making mischief, because you have caused so many problems in Holy Trinity that Fr Paddy has had to be brought over the road to solve, because you with were with your boyfriend and couldn’t be located.
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A great service our Pat, not rushed either. Mass yesterday you would have thought the Priest was on speed, such was the quick nature of his speech and actions. Don’t know what he is in such a rush for.
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Maeve it is clled work load and holilies have to be trimmed down.
Some moan too long others too short a Priest can never will.
Go for the Holy Mass not a stop watch and you will get more out the Mass.
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Ger is not on the list and won’t be for the foreseeable future, if pat is encouraging or suggesting otherwise, he knows damn better than that by now.
Been a long year but a victorious one.
I was referred to as evil by Ger.
It was never about good vs evil …
It was about right vs wrong and I would of taken on a whole country to prove that point …..not just a community!!
God is with me ❤️
I will no longer be taking part or associating with these blogs, as I want to move on with my life.
so I wish Carol and pat all the best going forward with them but my name is not to be mentioned or dragged into it.
I wish Ger, Fintan and the diocese all the best for the future.
Take care everyone.
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Well said Yvonne. Best of luck for the future.
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2.24 Best wishes Yvonne, take care and we are all here for you in the future if necessary. Mind yourself x
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2:24 You are one strong & courageous woman.
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2.24: Yvonne, you are a very strong, resilient and dignified woman and it seems that you have wisely decided to take care of yourself and I admire your generous wishes for others. God bless you. A shining example of “grace”.
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Her is not and list and I hope he will never be on it ine future.
The move on in life is a great way to go.
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Yvonne it has been a journey and rightly so and you are a CREDIT and I can assuse you that YOU are well respected at Westbourne and always will be.
Delighted you are going to move on in your journey of life and I hope you have a great future however Yvonne do not be surprised in the future if Ger wants contact be STRONG and say NO as I have seen it all before but you seem strong.
I just wish Yvonne many on this blog were as STRONG as you and stood by their blogs and action is will be taken but they do not stand strong like you they blog off on here as an example Father Stephen Dunn as yet the dioceses are still awaiting his letter and like the many on here they never arrive.
Please pray that a canonical trial is on Bishop Fintan’s favour and Thanks to you and Bishop Pat we will be two down and better for it.
God Bless you Yvonne in the future a Lady is what you are.
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Unfortunately there is a person in Ennis not finished with you Yvonne, the same person you lied about and dragged her name through the mud. You have a long road to go there
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3.54 You will find that “respect from Westbourne” wasn’t the objective. Respect is earned not coerced.
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3:54 Lovely comment and well deserved 👏. I am sure that it meant a lot to my soul sister from a different mister.
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6:15 Is that a threat? We all know you you are so why not use your real name?
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7:50 You know my name and where I live so don’t play games with me “Rina”. What about the death threats and your lies? Give us an answer please.
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@carole, in fairness you cannot tell lies about someone blatantly on social media, to try and destroy someones life., And have no repurcussions.
All the evidence is there for a criminal case now the law was changed re social media and posting grossly offensive lies which Ms Drake did
And please do not be asking someone to name themselves “Carole”
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May you live in peace Yvonne. Peace be with you! ☮️
Pax.
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7:50 if you threaten Yvonne you will regret it “Rina” because your position in the community will be at risk. Think about all those projects that you are involved with. I have proof of your lies that Ger sent me.
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When Daisy Chain NI is exposed there will be a few lay men deeply hurt for their loyalty to their lover priests.
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Eugene OHagan is on the cusp of cracking this group up. They are playing with fire and they will get burnt.
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6.15 I will have that death threat statement over turned to go to court , he is well passed the caution period.
Works both ways .
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Thank you everyone for your kind comments and in particular to 3.54 for taking the time to respond, it means alot to me.
I am now off to finally step foot back in the church for the first time in 15 months to give my mother and father a much deserved lit candle 🕯️🕯️🕯️
3.54 Thank you and love, light and blessings to you too !
Keep the faith 😉
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6.15
I have accumulated 16 months of recordings reports etc…
I am more than prepared for anything that comes my way.
I said it 16 months ago and I will say it again.
Do your worst !
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6:47 She can’t do her worst. She is involved in community affairs. If she does her worst then all the truth will be exposed. and she might be forced off all those altruistic projects she is affiliated with. Why do you think she and Ger are such close friends? There is more going on there than meets the eye and I am not talking about sex.
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7.50
Best of luck with it !
Take care and all the best love 😘
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6.22
Filthy messages from a priest are not coerced , respect is not Ms drake’s injective. I think she made that point clear to be fair.
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*objective -typo
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10.53
Well done….
nobodies hands are clean I have plenty repercussions I can dish out too if necessary for everyone, will be an even longer road for some, longer than 14 months….
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Fr Madden suddenly passed away yesterday. A great soul, may he rest in peace.
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RIP – what a sad ending to a wonderful life of service
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Who is Fr Madden?
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Eugene O’Neill thinks his Secretary is behind leaks to this blog but he is far off the mark and should leave the woman be.
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When I was a seminarian I had such aspirations and dreams. I am just so glad to be out. My sex life is great (with active priests and lay people). My personal wealth is fantastic. Get out while you all can. I will help you all.
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What exactly is a CO-PP in Killaloe? There is no such office. Does he mean Canon 517 Section 1?
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9.40
TEAM WORKING
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Er @ 9.40 am – so Killaloe has its own ecclesiastical offices not recognised by the Universal Church? How about Co-Bishops too? You can unite two or more dioceses under one bishop (e.g Cardiff) or even a coadjutor to succeed – but you can’t have two bishops simultaneously in charge of a diocese. If it is an appointment under canon 517 Section 1 then one of the priests has to be nominated as moderator.
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There is no such thing as a Co PP. Load of bollocks. A concept made up to make all the Killaloe priests feel loved by their colleagues and then, add in the lay ministers and they’ll be so much love floating around Killaloe that Fintan will be blowing heart bubbles out his arse as he haemorrhages priests under 50. This is the way forward my dears.
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9.54am working on their own interests, it’s a full time job all right.
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The great Chinese philosopher, Pei Wei Shi, once said; “in death, freedom like bird with wing, fly high, feel free, and glide”
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Three women have been appointed to Dicastery for Bishops. The first women to ever be named members of the dicastery. A positive step. 🙏
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Two of them are nuns, so don’t really count. On the payroll, you see, and they have taken a vow of obedience. The laywoman is probably in the Opus or Communion & Liberation.
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Not normal women. Frigid old nuns and an Opus Dei supernumerary. The bishop members on the dicastery have more sex than them….
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The appointment of these women is great news. Roman wasn’t built in a day.
Inch by inch, row by row,
Gonna make this garden grow…
Pax.
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Fr Martin OBrien narrowly avoided killing a family of 6 after drunk driving one night.
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9.46 Where is This Cuan an Chlair Parish?? Where did Fr Martin O’Brien serve before, never heard of him? Why don’t Bishops practice transparency & publish proper and full accounts of all clerical & lay members that they are sharing parishioners personal data with. It’s no wonder so much abuse goes on behind the scenes on foot of data mismanagement from within Diocesan & parish offices in Ireland.
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9.46 is he still driving? Our roads here in Tulla are not for the faint hearted.
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9.46 so why have they moved the poor old man out to the middle of nowhere. Wasn’t he better off in town. Are they trying to drive him to drink or is it to keep a closer eye on him.
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Religion is the root cause of all evil, followed by money.
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Third place is Pope Francis
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Then 10:16.
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Then 11.53
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The love of money is the root of all evil.
Money can be used as a force of good.
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12.26 I agree, here in Doora Barefield parish in Killaloe we are investing in a new parish office building for our staff. Fr Jerry Carey has been replaced by Fr Tom Fitzpatrick and he’s taking the bull by the horns just like the good West Clare man that he is. Between himself and the Casey boys, it’s all under control. Thank you very much and good night, begrudger.
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I just love these warm sunny days where we can lie on the beach and read our bibles.
In sandals, feeling the warm sand on our feet, with a whippy ice cream and the lord in our souls.
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The Clogher seminarian Matthew Newell featured yesterday on your blog, what’s the back story with him?
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I can’t believe there’s a place called Clones. That’s hilarious 😆
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Who mentioned Clones 9:57am? You’re a chancer…..you knew full well that such a place exists. It’s at the heart of the diocese of Clogher
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Matthew is a lovely and charismatic young man from a rural farming back ground. After helping his dad for years on the farm wanted to do his own thing when his father passed away. He will make a great Priest.
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Matthew’s not from a farm, his dad is alive and you’re just taking the urine Billy @ 10:14am
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10.35 It is very clear from his eyes and countenance: what you say.
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Let’s get the record straight here. Tony Devlin is not furious with Noel Treanor for not getting Ballymena. They BOTH worked together on this and concluded it was best he remained where he is. STOP these nasty bitter rumours.
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Oh Tony, he who protest so much! Put your toys back in your pram
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Would you like your own BBC programme, something like the Nolan show but obviously you would make a more honest and fair programme.
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Pat, since your friend died, I have been reading about the Flute. I had not much knowledge of it; turns out its the earliest known identifiable musical instrument dating back to about 43,000 to 35,000 years ago. I love the clear pitch and simplicity of the Tin Whistle, a poor cousin to what was played yesterday of course. Just mentioning a new interest, it is a fascinating instrument. My first choice for listening is the Violin, The Lark Ascending its a fine marriage for it, most beautiful piece of music and the favourite of many. Glad it went so beautifully yesterday by your own account. I could not join unfortunately.
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10.09
I play the violin and I think it is a very spiritual instrument. Food for the soul. Really makes the angels weep.
I have just started to learn the clarinet. Far easier to play than a violin. Music like silence draws you closer to God.
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Great job Pat. Terrific photos. Ye gave Seamus a great send off. Fair play to Michael Flatley, a gent. Well done to all!
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Are the Killaloe clerical changes out yet?
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10.15 yes & pay closer attention to the new listing of lay Pastorals! Some toxic content.
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12:01 Toxic-why so?
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1.08 go suck on a fisherman’s friend – or whatever it is you’re into down there in Killaloe – those who matter know and your ? confirms your classification status.
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1:25 Something to hide sailor? 😉
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MBE laughs when he features on this blog and does not take it under his wing. Considering he is in Gran Canaria also this week, quite frankly he doesn’t give a damn what is said.
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William Mulvihill has a cheek to slabber about anyone on this blog – Bill when you are pointing one finger at a priest accusing them of sexual deviances, remember, there is a fist pointing back at you. Your own sexual history is shady at best.
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10.22 They could join me so ? Define “shady” please ? No attention should be paid to anyone who says anything about another if they are ” Anonymous” “Harry.” google Harry Sweeney, most of it is gone but the substantive matter can still be found. WM
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10.22 I have four cheeks, two sets, the two always complimented.
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I find it fascinating the way some people’s (certainly cathbots’) greatest fear is with having their own sexual history revealed.
Who cares?
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11:00
Did you ever her of privacy, boundaries or healthy shame? Another persons sexual history is their own business, cathbot or non-cathbot.!
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11:45 LOL have you ever heard of having something to hide?
Hears an idea that will give you a fit: having a sexual history which doesn’t cause you shame or have any cause to be hidden and that you can talk about!
What is done in the dark will be manifest in the light, ‘father’.
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11.45 not when they dump their kids, asshole, that’s not nice.
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1:01
Lol- How old are you; 15¾ years? I’m not a, ‘father.’ Silly.
Here’s an idea that will fit-grow up!!!
Have you ever heard of something to learn?
Check the dictionary meaning of privacy, boundaries, and healthy shame.
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10.22: You have spoken the truth. Bill thinks he’s above criticism and truth about his life. He’s a fool. He should be more prudent and circumspect. .
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12.40 Once again, ” Anonymous”, no validity to you at all. Have some balls and put a name to yourself, then say what you like. But be truthful you Coward. I am not a ministering priest, thats a huge difference to your prudence and circumspection at the behest of your bishop. Fool you say. hmmm. WM
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12.40 Going riding this evening. WM
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12.40 Every detail will be revealed. In my book, in the chapter entitled “Grace filled days.” I write of my awakening to a new world. In that awakening, I found myself in conversation with Father Liam Bergin of the Irish College, Sr. Cait ( Now on Towards Healing Board) of Rulla at the GREGORIAN, where I had sought the services of a Sister from Fiji ( A student at the Rulla Institute and looking for practice), thought it would be good if I connected with him. He was helpful and kind ( but well experienced on the subject matter and I knew it ( Drumm and Bergin, Brophy and Boyle. Well seasoned in the non platonic) but I was astonished when he said to me ” You will look back on these as graceful days.” Don’t be so obtuse Blogging Coward. Put a name to yourself. Book won’t see shelves until 2024 anyway. God bless you in your fear. My impression of Rulla then was that they would work to “save” a vocation at all costs. WM
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1.46pm Who’s the lucky man, Bill?
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Killaloe clerical changes 2022. Also includes lay pastoral workers (what will they actually do?). Of the 24 lay pastoral workers, 19 are female. That’s the future, lads.
https://www.killaloediocese.ie/killaloe-diocesan-appointments-2022/
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Are these pastoral workers full-time, paid positions? How much are they getting? God be with the days when we didn’t have to pay lay people to visit the old and the sick. The Legion of Mary and the SVP did that for nothing.
Also, how is a micro diocese such as Killaloe able to send three priests on a sabbatical? Outside of academia, I’ve never heard of a lay person getting a sabbatical.
Finally, it looks like Fr Anthony McMahon is definitely not coming back. The mean and high-handed treatment of him by Lugs has totally backfired.
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Pastoral workers in Killaloe are unpaid positions
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Anthony McMahon is laicized for many years, maybe 4.
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1pm what does that mean – all these fancy words trying to bamboozle parishioners- just tell us where he is & what he’s doing but of course going on your international track records, he’s been planted somewhere doing exactly whatever he was removed from dodgy Killaloe for but somewhere else.
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@11.50 AKA friends with benefits when you note who they actually are.
Charley wouldn’t get a look in with Fintans Angels 👼
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1.09 He lives in Ennis where he’s from, its not a secret and is no longer a priest for the last 4 years maybe 5. He left the priesthood of his own will and in good standing.
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Did Anthony Mcmahon not leave because he was one year shy of completing the minimum service as a British Army chaplain needed to get an army pension? Lugs tried to force him back to the diocese, even though Anthony explained the pensions situation. Lugs was adamant but it backfired on Lugs because Anthony downed tools and left. The days of bishops treating priests like shit are nearly over.
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9.55 what’s da story with Fr Michael Collins advocate Fr Des Hillery? Yet another example of Zero transparency in Killaloe Diocese.
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12.17 Bishop Fintan Monahan omitted to include the name of his most active and important staff member on the Killaloe Appointments List, that being “The Bishop Pat Buckley Blog Monitor for Killaloe Diocese”. We all look forward to your next update today, Bishop Fintan & Co.
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I see some of these lay workers are catechists. The first question before appointment should have been to ask whether their children are lapsed, cos if they can’t even catechise in their own household how will they do so outside it?
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**WARNING** there are now 79 confirmed cases of MonkeyPox in NI.
In all cases, they have been found, has been between MSM (gay and bisexual) and 1 female.
Be careful and try your best to stick to as least amount of lovers as possible.
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A bit of shingles that clears up in a week. Quit the scaremongering.
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9:34 I can promise you that if I need health advice in the future I will ask you then do the opposite.
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‘Don’t worry about getting that disease’ said some random clown on the internet. Exactly the kind of advice not to take.
Pat please publish this one because otherwise you’ve got someone giving bad health advice on your blog and nobody pointing out it’s a bad idea to take it.
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12.20 you should try going to mass in some parishes, now that is bad health advice.
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1:05 Wouldn’t dream of it, for the sake of my health and the safety of my children.
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9.34 yes, that’s right nothing going on, Father 🤣🤣
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MICHAEL FLATLEY
I found Michael Flatley yesterday to be modest and human. He only stood for pictures because people asked him to do so. He has been very generous to Seamus and Joan over the years. He showed genuine emotion and sorrow during the Mass.
I was impressed with all the musicians present.
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Bishop Pat you were happy and enjoying the Holy Mass and let yourself go with the foot tapping, singing and jokes that is the future.
You may call it mordernist but people do NOT want to sit a listen to a Priest going on and on.
You maybe to old for the folk masses and they were popular.
A lot of the hymns are up beat and the way forward.
The guy who played the spiritual ones including Amazing grace was spot on.
PS Ger and Gerry are available for an Oratory in the South so you are most welcome.
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@ 10:01pm
What a load of shite from you know who 🙄
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2:33 Do you mean the humble worker in the vineyard?
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10.01 as you are the spokesperson for Fr Ger & Fr Jerry, do we take it they are both seeking opportunities in the South of Ireland? Unfortunately as you might have noticed by the blog numbers that hit Richter scale levels on these postings, the Southern Oratory is oversubscribed by grateful converts to Bishop Pats truth and light. The Boiler House might be approached regarding opening a Limerick City Centre operation although it’s unlikely Fr Ger Fitzgerald will be pulled away from the greasy spoon or his alleged coal delivery route. Could be worse, he might have gone the route of the voyeuristic Fr Aidan McCann & taken up a window cleaning route.
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10.35 Michael Flatley is a decent and hardworking, talented person. Very perceptive as well. The mass was a very fitting and meaningful tribute to Seamus. Rest in peace.
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4:14
Are you getting 28k plus use of car for being a humble worker in the vineyard?
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Bishop Pat in fairness and Justice it id only right and fait that I get replying to Bela Lugosi as rvryday I am attacted by Bella unfair.
You do not see me write foul words or sayings but that shows you the level of some.
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Lovely photos, Pat.
Can you upload Seamus funeral Mass to your Youtube channel?
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Working on that today
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11:55
Thanks, Pat. 👍
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Cardinal George Pell sued by father of Australian choirboy over sexual assault claims.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/cardinal-george-pell-sued-by-father-of-australian-choirboy-over-sexual-assault-claims/ar-AAZz1dh?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=12c723a498e44711b727524ae7d070a0
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The identity of the parent and son cannot be identified for legal reasons at this point. Prayers for this family abused by the Roman Catholic Church. Rest in peace.
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Awful. Another victim of that dangerous rogue state. 🙈🙉🙊
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12.53::::: And prayers too for all who are wrongly accused of abuse. False allegations are destructive. It’s abuse.
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3pm are you suggesting that Cardinal Pell is innocent?
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Turn you down, did he?
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Some dough you received yesterday Pat, enough to renovate The Oratory!
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12.23 Money, Money, Money, that’s all you clergy obsess about in between the trips to Boiler House & eyeing up seminarians before you Poper Gropers attack them & the catlicks form a choir to screech lies, lies, lies.
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@12.43 Saunas cost a fortune to operate, a specialised business, only the best for the priests & their pals up from the bogs, the price of petrol don’t bother them. Some go for the midweek discount all right. It’s a damn nuisance getting cover now midweek if there’s a sudden funeral. You lay people have no idea what it’s like trying to work around running a parish in these modern times with no altar or choir boys to grope these days. Pray for us.
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Ah, there must be a scandal looming about him if 12:59 is feeling the need to troll Pat Buckley’s blog rather than spend his day in the usual clerical activities.
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I asked for nothing and I received nothing. Funeral for a long time friend and parishioner.
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Pat it never fails to fascinate me the way catlicks assume that what is true of them is true of everyone, specifically today
– you must have got paid a lot for the funeral
– you’ve told them you haven’t and they obviously don’t believe it
– the exchange above about sex is interesting
I’m wondering why someone would find it so hard to believe that a clergyman would perform a service for free, not lie about it, and that anyone would feel their sex life isn’t something to be ashamed of and can be talked about.
It’s pretty sad, the life of deceit and shame they lead.
And then we have the catlick commenter who repeatedly comments about child abuse being widespread, but that implication is a whole different layer of deceit.
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Indeed. I cannot understand it either. Had I got a payment for the funeral I would have simply said so.
I am also travelling to Sligo at my own expense to preside over the burial of the ashes.
One does these things for loyal friends and parishioners.
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@ 1:14pm
Patsy you told us yesterday that there was no Stole Fee involved in the Requiem Mass, why are these nutters still going on about it? I think they don’t like you😏
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1.14: Pat, ignore the silly, stupid people who comment on fee for funeral of your friend. They are plain thick. Pat: can I ask why you print comments of the nature of 12.43 and 12.59? They are disgusting, truly hate inciting and obnoxious. You have to be more perceptive about comments. These types are morally sickening.
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3.39: Answer: YES.
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Vincent at 3.50pm yesterday post.
I don’t know who is the patron Saint for the disabled people or person. Don’t think there is one but correct me if I’m wrong there. 🙈🤣
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Hi Deaf Guy there are a number of Patron Saints for all kinds of special needs / disabilities but the ones I’m aware of are Saint Margaret of Castello who was canonised by Pope Francis in April this year; Saint Joseph of Cupertino and Saint Giles. Hope this information is of some use to you Deaf Guy. Stay safe, well and happy. Shalom.
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2.59
Pat said yesterday ASKED and RECIEVED NOTHING so it looks like he asked.
Bishop Pat later corrected that as a Friend his earlier post still reads he ASKED.
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Means I asked for nothing and received nothing.
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Anon at 12.49pm
Thank you for filling it in re info 👆.👏
Never heard of St Giles and St Margaret but have heard of famous ‘flying monk with little education’ St Joseph of cupertino.
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4:17 The Mass yesterday was beautiful in every way. These gobshites are envious of you and they are terrified of seeing their names here on the blog so they try with their pathetic comments to discredit you. They will never succeed. Can’t wait to visit the oratory. Blessings to you dear Bishop Buckley.
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Howling with laughter at the comments about daisy chain NI which has been on the verge of being exposed since 1987 and clearly isn’t happening.
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Do Drumm ( PP Rosses Point) and Bergin still have the place in Italy( near Orvieto I understood) ? IFS Dublin area, wink wink. WM
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Dear Bloggers of my detraction, if you push enough buttons we shall be at the top of The Empire State before you know it, its quite a way down again. Capito ?
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@ 2:19pm
Don’t mind your detractors, they are all terrified of what you know, probably about them, just ignore them.
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3.01: Do you not think it strange, weird, dangerous and concerning that a person – Bill – comments almost every minute using different acronyms and pseudonyms, alleging all kinds of behaviours against others? How is this meandering, cryptic mendacious individual to have credibility? When he was a man of the cloth, he kept his mouth shut. If he spoke out and raged then about abuses and strange carry-ons he knew about, he might have saved many being hurt and abused even more. But Bill is now trying to be another Pat. He has nithing worthwhile to do these days…I acknowledge the sense of relevance this blog gives him…an escape from boredom and misery.
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3.01 Thank you. I have a funny feeling there are a few shouting in rage at one another down a telephone line using these words or similar ” Who told the evil fucker that ?” Lol Lol Lol I assure you Dublin beats all other dioceses for what is latent, depraved and unseen. Its hard to ignore them, there is a PhD here for someone on “Anonymity and duplicity in the Roman Catholic Priesthood ( its universality as a dynamic no matter what the ethnicity or culture.)” Thank you again.
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2:34 Will the men of the cloth, continue to keep their mouths shut…? If they speak out and rage about abuses and strange carry-ons they know about, they might save many being hurt and abused even more. We have had enough complicit silence.
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4:45 Yes they will continue to keep quiet. They function by getting ‘dirt’ on each other so can’t upset the apple cart without it hitting them as well. That’s why they keep insinuating thing about Bill Mulvihill – they assume there’s some dirt on every cleric and a threat will shut him up.
We who have clearer insight and better judgement can see that’s not the case.
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2.19 clergy & their cohort keep themselves busy attempting to pervert the course of justice. Mafia, no wonder Pope lives in Rome.
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I wonder what the age difference is between the owner of The Boilerhouse and the Parish Priest/ Administrator of City Quay Parish is ? I wonder.
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3.34 Would I have seen you on the early morning train to Cork city this am, early? I am already back in Dublin. The meeting was less than an hour. Great signal on the DART except the Dalkey side of Dun Leery and between Brail and Pinot Grigio Stones.
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2.34 I have never kept my mouth shut in my life. You are in error.
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2.34 I do not know what boredom is. I cannot understand how anybody could ever be bored. Especially if God has blessed one with Aristotles leisure ethic for some time in ones life!
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I wonder indeed
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There is obviously a story in the background.
I was in Clonliffe with Pearse, years behind him.
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@ 2:34pm
I don’t think it’s strange, it’s a natural reaction to all the personal insults he receives on here. I’m not interested in Bileens private life, its none of my business nor yours. He is no longer in the position of a PP so he has the right to defend himself from all detractors. He dosen’t seem bored or miserable to me and while I wouldn’t always agree with him I find him highly amusing.
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5:11 Hi Ger, how’s the coal business these days? I guess you’ll be saving Santa a trip to your house come December.
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Can anyone tell me if Desmond Connell s nephew is still a priest ? I cannot remember his name but I can still see him standing in the doorway of the bedroom I was sleeping in, well the opening of the door woke me. He was definitely not dressed for Mass!!! Well he could have been, I suppose, if it was a particular church in Cloyne!! Lol Lol Lol
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Metanoia at 2.37pm
All I know was his name John Connell, nephew of cardinal Connell. He used to teach at some private boarding school in Dublin, think it was belvedere, not sure. Don’t know if he’s a priest or not. His name cropped up re his uncle funeral.
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3.37: Bill, Cardinal Connel’s nephew, Roy, who was a priest died in 2011. God Rest his soul…
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6.28 Thank you Blogger. I am thankful for your telling me. I too say he is now with God. WM
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2.30: Bill, have the courage to say exactly what you really think…You are a disgrace to insinuate a very sinister connection. Have courage and express yourself. What a s***e life you live!!
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Anyone posting as Anonymous is in no position to lecture in courage. And no, I shall not say what I mean. The comment is not for you and not your business. Get a life.
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3.22: If your sinister comment is not for me, then it’s not meant for anyone else on this blog. Why post it you cretin? Where is your moral courage? …In the trailer trash. Don’t worry about people commenting under “anonymous”. It doesn’t delegitamise their concerns or comments. Go on, go in, go on..
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3.39 Why do you call it sinister Sir ?
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Pat, I look forward to watching on youtube if you do put up yesterdays ceremony. Must carry Kayak to beach. Good Evening. The coming heat is most welcome, the hotter the better personally speaking ( or blogging). ” An old map from when this place was first settled shows monsters everywhere, once the shore gives out……” CARL PHILLIPS, “Swimming” Good Afternoon also.
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FUNERAL SERVICE NOW FULLY UPLOADED TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
SEE ABOVE
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Thanks, Pat. 👍
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4.25 Beautiful part of the send off for Seamus. Rest in Peace
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Earlier poster mixing up fr. Anthony mc mahon and Fr. Paschal Hanrahan. Both from Ennis. Paschal was chaplain in British army for many years, now back finally with Oghlaigh na hEireann after earlier foul up in appointments by various bishops of Killaloe. Anthony long since gone from priesthood, as correctly pointed out earlier, in good standing and of own accord..
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Fr Paschal is just like his late father, Paschal Senior, ran The Old Ground Hotel front office like clockwork, none of the Hanrahans tolerate crap, nor do their pals & army contacts Fr Tom Ryan & Fr Brendan Quinlivan. They do what they need to do, chalk it down. Weedy Monahan & his gooseberry flans are outta their league.
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Earlier poster mixing up fr. Anthony mc mahon and Fr. Paschal Hanrahan. Both from Ennis. Paschal was chaplain in British army for many years, now back finally with Oghlaigh na hEireann after earlier foul up in appointments by various bishops of Killaloe. Anthony long since gone from priesthood, as correctly pointed out earlier, in good standing and of own accord..
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Anthony McMahon and his fellow Ennis native, Maurice Harmon were ordained in 2001. Both have left and Maurice got a job in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. How many Killaloe priests have left ministry over the years? It must be a good number. Do any priests ordained from about 2000 stay the course or do they all leave, eventually? That would make an interesting study.
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This year I am 46 years ordained.
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And what Pat? My friend has been a teacher of the deaf for 48 years but she doesn’t go on about it. What point are you making? I think more people should become deaf aware. Bill Clintons brother is deaf and so is his cousin
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I’ve never been to Ireland but is there a single male in the entire country who hasn’t either been a priest, or had sex with a priest?
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I don’t know why there is such invective against Bill. I remember him in Maynooth and he was a good, bright student, bold and brave in expressing his views, what you saw is what you got, and he was just a normal, friendly student who had a big personality, which is something he had in common with many in Maynooth in those years. Little did we know at the time that Maynooth was in a golden age, the scandals hadn’t emerged yet and Maynooth still thought it was the seminary in the world) but in a few years it was very quickly to go into vertiginous decline. Please lay off the Bill insults.
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You’re describing exactly the type the poisonous clergy have their knives out for, of course.
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5.28 Thank you for your words. You are most kind. Unfortunate that I shall not know who you are. I hope life and living is good with you and yours. Bill (Mulvihill)
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5.13 Marty Morrissey.
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Why was Fr o’brien not banned from driving after his conviction for nearly killing that family while drinking?
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How many people did he kill?
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He never killed anyone, only for the grace of God. He ploughed into the back of them.
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Who is this Priest? Why has it not been on the news?
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7.36 HEY HO, This is KILLALOE, housing the Palace of Suppression on the road to Lahinch, definitely not the road to Damascus. You’ll know even less about this Fr O’Brien now they moving him under the careful watch of the Killaloe Director of Communications, make of that job title what you will in the current sizzling climate in KILLALOE. Even the scary Ennis ladies are rearing up today obviously unhappy Fr Ger didn’t make the Killaloe Oscars 2022 for a parish back in their bosoms.
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Poor Fr. Martin Blake sent into gulag Ennis Presbytery under the tyrannical Tom Ryan. Firmly under +Lugs thumb.. many more years of bullying so.. nothing changes.. at least back from Siberia …ie. Canada brain washing facility..wonder did it work?
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William Mulvihill is a fine man but he loves the negative attention he sometimes gets on this blog.
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Bill is off riding tonight, so leave the man be and let him enjoy 😊
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Omg that description of Bill, has just turned me right off my dinner but turned me on.
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7.11: Riding? What? Can you imagine our Billeen on a horse, whip, stirrups, boots….my imagination is running wild..
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6.53 Three reasons now at play for my contributions here. Would you people please wise up. Its simplicity itself; I have something to say and this for the moment is the only/approprate forum. Thank you Bishop Buckley for this facility. WM ( PS Drains and Radiators…I know what I am and don’t start getting knowledgable on my expression Detractors).
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Women priests; what has the world done to be inflicted with pain like that?
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Women are too emotionally strung and high maintenance. Thank god I am gay.
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Deaf 🧏♂️ Guy you will not find the love of your life in Pattaya so stay away from there.
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As Rhianna once sang, you can find love in a hopeless place, ironically she filmed the video for her song in the New Lodge
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Blog favourite +Tom Deenihan will ordain Rev Barry White to the priesthood in Mullingar this Sunday https://www.mullingarparish.ie/newsletter
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And we thought it was bad in Killaloe.
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07/14/vicar-caught-in-flagrante-with-henry-the-hoover-carried-on-after-being-seen-17000920/?ito=article.mweb.share.top.link
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7.53 Will ya Stop, there won’t be a Henry Hoover left in Ennis town by Friday evening 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Heartfelt sympathy to President Trump this evening. Not sure if he reads the blog but sir, if you do thoughts and prayers are with you and we in Ireland salute you in your time of loss
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Few realise it but in the early 90’s the late Ms. Trump actually spent two summers in Ireland voluntarily providing beauty/make up courses for inner city teenagers in Dublin and giving young people career opportunities. I was privileged to meet her back then. Such a kind unassuming lady who did a lot behind the scenes. RIP. GBNF.
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He’ll be happy she’s dead. You can’t testify if you’re dead.
Fuck the Tories.
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9.07 Oh, Dear, that’s right, ye have a track record in shutting people up permanently, that WAS in the news. Our Fr O’Neill had an unintentional accident & didn’t rob any lives. Rest in Peace Mrs Trump, a most attractive lady & condolences to all who mourn her.
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8.04 I would like to join your sentiments, they had/ have a lovely family. Hilary Clinton, when asked to say something good about Trump at the end of the television ‘exchanges’ said ” he has lovely children.” Their love brought more love to the world. May the lovely lady rest with God. WM
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Pat yesterday was my birthday and my deaf friends had surprise party fpr me with beautful cake in my favourite restaurant where the sratt are so good to deaf community. Obviously there was so music but we had a lovely night together. Next week im going to Sitges and then Thailand in October. Your only 50 once.
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8.14 delighted you enjoyed your birthday and have your travels to look forward too. Don’t worry about us here in Ennis, the mob are issuing threats again. Our once lovely town has been sent to the dogs, why couldn’t they have stationed Ger Fitzgerald & Carey in Tipperary or Limerick, seeing as they had to ordain those 2 thug priests in the first place. Keep safe & Happy Birthday again.
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Sorry for all the spelling mistakes in my post my birthday. Still a bit tipsy lol
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Seamus Ar Dheis De……
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Well done, Bishop Pat & Fr. Paul- a beautiful funeral Mass for Seamus, Pat.
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Now now Fr Brendan you are telling lies because Fr P isn’t doing this and his parishioners love him and you are making mischief, because you have caused so many problems in Holy Trinity that Fr Paddy has had to be brought over the road to solve, because you with were with your boyfriend and couldn’t be located.
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