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Quebec bishops consider possibility of married priests

Written by: Alex Walker

Created: 06 April 2018

'The faithful still present believe that there's still Good News to share, but it will have to be done differently. We will have to be persevering'

The Catholic bishops of Quebec have discussed the possibility of ordaining married men to priesthood.

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Married Priests on the Amazon Synod Agenda

Written by: The Catholic Herald

Created: 09 March 2018

Next year’s Amazon synod is coming into focus, after Pope Francis named an 18-person preparatory committee to help draw up the synod’s agenda.

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The Time The Place 1992

Written by: Alex Walker

Created: 09 March 2018

So, I have been digitising my 8mm and VHS video recordings and came across this TV programme from 1992 - 26 years ago ! Hopefully next years Amazon Synod will include the issue of optional celibacy for priests. It takes a very long time for the Church to change but hopefully the Spirit is blowing with the pastoral ministry of Pope Francis.