Priests pressure hierarchy to discuss restoring Ireland's ‘silenced’ clerics to full ministry

Church leaders are to discuss a resolution from a group representing over 1,000 priests to restore Ireland’s ‘silenced’ clerics to full ministry.
Priests pressure hierarchy to discuss restoring Ireland's ‘silenced’ clerics to full ministry

The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) overwhelmingly backed a proposal at their recent AGM, calling for censured members of the clergy to be reinstated to former roles.

Up to five Irish priests have been disciplined by Church authorities here for their outspoken views, including relaxing strict rules on celibacy and allowing priests to marry.

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