Jubilee 2025
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Homilies offered by Bishop William Crean
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Developing faith and ministry in the Diocese of Cloyne
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Bishop William Crean
Uverdig lovforslag I mars i år sendte Norsk katolsk bisperåd inn et høringssvar til forslag om ny abortlov. Vi bad om at loven forkastes. Appellen har fått liten resonans. Forslag har vært oppe til muntlig høring på Stortinget. En siste mulighet til Read More
Blindness & Sight The trajectory traced by St Teresa of Ávila reaches from the outset right to the loftiest end of spiritual life. She counsels souls who wobble ‘like hens, with feet tied together’ but also those who soar like eagles. Nor does Read More
On ‘Gender Diversity’
On ‘Gender Diversity’
While the big synod is going on in Rome, a more modest synodal enterprise has taken place in Norway, showing the usefulness of walking together towards a shared goal. A broadly ecumenical conversation about a controversial issue, so-called sexual and Read More
28. Sunday B
28. Sunday B
Wisdom 7.7-11: The spirit of Wisdom came to me. 
Hebrews 4.12-13: The word of God is alive and active.
Mark 10.17-27: Sell everything you own.
Our first reading is a paean to wisdom. Incomparably wonderful is wisdom! The text literally praises Read More
Not Divided
Not Divided
Homily given at the Mass concluding a retreat preached at Palendriai, during which the monks renewed their vows. You can find an English version by scrolling down. 
Luc 11.15-26: Le règne de Dieu est venu jusqu’à vous.
L’évangile de ce jour nous Read More