A few people I know and have spoken to have said that Niall Coll is a nice man.
And that’s good – because not every priest and bishop is a nice man.
Take Phonsie, for instance – a horrible man!
But is simply being a nice man enough to make someone a good bishop – especially in 2022?
Will Niall rock any boats?
I don’t think so.
Niall is very RC.
He is very much a safe pair of hands.
And, more than ever before, as a member of the Irish bishops conference, Niall will be under massive pressure to conform – to present a “united front“.
And that’s a united front of complacency, acceptance of the statue quo, bland statements etc.
Irish bishops generally are so narrow minded that they can see through a keyhole with their two eyes at the one time 😀
Whether they admit it or not, Irish bishops are now being appointed to manage decline.
They are branch managers being sent in run down and close those branches.
And to do it with a smile.
Niall will handle his shut down work with a niceness and with a smile.
MY SISTER MARY’S PANCREATIC CANCER APPEAL
My sister, Mary (58) was diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer in April this year.
Above you can see her with her three children – Ryan, Cian and Chloe.
Her Dublin oncologist has said that her pancreatic tumour is inoperable as it is wrapped around a vital blood vessel, the portal vein.
The only treatment available is chemotherapy.
However, in Germany, the medical profession is pioneering a treatment called IRE:
This treatment offers Mary the hope of a prolonged life with quality of life.
But it costs € 45,000.
Hence te GO FUND ME project launched by Mary’s husband, Ray.
Here is the link to the fund raiser:
I’m supporting this fund myself.
I’d be very grateful if others could too
BISHOP PAT BUCKLEY 