Person: Charles John Brown

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I see an opportunity to reform role of Catholic bishops

DESIGNED as territories of spiritual and temporal control, Ireland’s diocesan structures date from the Synod of Kells in 1152. The bishop was a spiritual ‘capo’ and a lord who ruled.

Sat, 20 Oct, 2012

Eucharistic Congress - Diminished Church set to celebrate

It may just be too late to relax the licensing laws to allow pubs stay open longer to allow next week’s Eucharistic Congress be celebrated with a peculiar Irish gusto — as was done at the last congress held in Ireland 80 years ago.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2012

New Papal Nuncio tasked with strengthening Ireland-Vatican ties

The new Papal Nuncio has said that Pope Benedict XVI asked him to "solidify and strengthen" the relations between Ireland and the Holy See.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2012

Vatican envoy welcomed

The Vatican’s new ambassador to Ireland, papal nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown, has taken up residence in Dublin. He was welcomed by Cardinal Sean Brady and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2012