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Aims of Advent

+ To be a support group for men and women and their partners who have left the active ministry, or religious life.

+ To offer a safe haven for men and women who are considering change.

+ To be a support for others closely involved with the priest's or religious' decision.

+ To work for change in the Church and its ministry

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UK News

Beyond Belief - Radio 4

Written by: Alex Walker
Created: 30 May 2008

Andy Bebb has taken part in the Radio 4 programme, Beyond Belief on the Fatherhood of God. The programme will be transmitted on Monday 9th June at 4.30 pm. Go to the web site >

Shortage of Catholic Priests in England and Wales

Written by: Alex Walker
Created: 29 January 2008

THE PETITION

We, the undersigned Catholics, wish to express our support for our bishops who are preparing the Catholic Church in England and Wales for new forms of ministry and leadership. We request the Catholic Bishop Conference to place the following items on the agenda for their next plenary meeting.

Read more: Shortage of Catholic Priests in England and Wales

First, Untie God's Hands !

Written by: Val Farrell
Created: 29 September 2007

God doesn't have hands of course but I expect you know what I mean. I am suggesting that it is possible for us humans to limit what God can do for us, and the example I'm going to use is Vocations to the Priesthood.

 

Read more: First, Untie God's Hands !

Radio 5 Live interview tonight

Written by: Alex Walker
Created: 09 December 2006

Just after midnight a pre-recorded interview regarding celibacy with Fr Michael Walsh and Alex, interviewed by Joanne Griffith
Live phone-in on the main stories of the day.Listeners can call free on 0500 909 693 or text 85058 [network rates apply].

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/fivelive.shtml

Rise in Priesthood Applications

Written by: Alex Walker
Created: 26 March 2006

Watch the Sky News report on the increase in applicants to the priesthood. Watch Now >

  1. Dress me Father for I have sinned !
  2. New centre to support priests and religious
  3. Confessions of Father Flash
  4. Ampleforth abuse

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