PRESS RELEASE
18 APRIL 2006
ARCHBISHOP SEÁN BRADY
STATEMENT REGARDING THE CELEBRATION OF MASS
In response to a report in today’s Irish Times that three Catholic priests
concelebrated Easter Sunday Mass with a Church of Ireland minister at the
Augustinian priory in Drogheda, Co Louth, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate
of All Ireland, Dr Seán Brady said:
“True ecumenism is best served by initiatives that are respectful of, and
sensitive to, the traditions, ethos and discipline of all those involved.
Otherwise there is a real danger of causing widespread confusion, raising
false hopes and creating situations that are open to misunderstandings and
manipulation. I intend to seek further details about the exact circumstances
of the events as reported.”
Further information:
Martin Long Director of Communications (086 172 7678)
Brenda Drumm Communications Officer (087 233 7797)