Monthly Archives: August 2024

I never wanted to be seen as martyr or victim but I can’t stay silent on my suspension as a Catholic priest

I was sanctioned for speaking in favour of female priests and changing the church’s teaching on sexuality. I remain suspended 12 years on

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Fr Tony Flannery says he was not given the benefit of due process by church authorities. Photograph: Alan Betson

Fr Tony Flannery

Sun Aug 25

Following the Misneach TG4 programme, produced by Midas Productions and broadcast last autumn but given a repeat airing recently, which dealt with my relationship with church authorities, I got considerable response from viewers.

speaking at a conference in Leeds on August 31st

Root & Branch Online and in person: EMPOWERING OURSELVES – Flourish & Thrive, Fri 30 Aug – Sun 1 Sept

August 13 2024

Hybrid online, live and in-person

Hinsley Hall, Leeds

Friday 30th Aug – Sunday 1st Sept.

R O O T  &  B R A N C H

A COMMUNITY FOR REFORM IN THE

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Root & Branch works for

a safe, just and inclusive Roman Catholic Church.

Empowering Ourselves will be opened by Joan Chittister and Mary McAleese on Friday evening, and Tony Flannery is the Keynote Speaker on Saturday morning.

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