I am delighted to hear that a Confraternity of Catholic
Clergy (who wish to remain faithful to the Church and its teachings) has
been set up in Ireland
by Fr. Gerard Deighan. This was established during a meeting of Priests
in Knock Shrine in October last. This Confraternity would offer mutual
support and encouragement for Priests.
I do hope in the future that they would also consider a lay
associate membership similar to the Confraternity in Australia ,
to help support and pray for Priests and not interfere with their Priestly
ministry. We really have too much clericalisation of the laity in Ireland
and it is destroying Parish life, interfering with the ministry of Priests and
also discouraging Vocations.
Let us pray for Fr. Gerard Deighan and those Priests
involved in the new Confraternity and ask Our Lord and Our Lady, the Mother of
all Priests to bless and protect and to bring forth great fruit from this new
apostolate.
Bishops, Priests and Deacons can join this Confraternity
also. Any Priest or Deacon who wishes to join or if you wish to enquire
more about the Confraternity you can email them at ccceire@gmail.com.
