Station XV: Episode 47 — Irish eyes aren’t smiling
In our fourth birthday episode, we discuss the ongoing saga in Ireland as the Church there continues to battle through the sex abuse crisis and its fallout. Stinging criticism from the Irish Prime Minister and the Archbishop of Dublin’s response are on the agenda, as is the subsequent suggestion that priests should be forced to disclose confessions of those admitting to having abused children. On a happier note, we preview this week’s World Youth Day in Madrid and check out a new website causing a stir in Germany.
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15 Minutes with the Bishop: One man’s vocation
In previous episodes of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, we;ve covered things happening out in the world. In this week’s show, we get a little more personal, as Gavin talks with Bishop Patrick Dunn about the latter’s priestly vocation. How did his family influence the man who would become Bishop of Auckland? Was there a moment when he knew he had to enter the seminary? Learn answers to those questions and many more in this episode.
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Station XV – Episode 45: Benedict in Croatia and at the breakfast table
In this month’s episode, Pope Benedict is making his presence felt to the ends of the earth — and beyond. We discuss his visit to Croatia, his conversation with astronauts and him being featured on American breakfast TV. We also look at how a priest shortage might impact schools and a billboard controversy in Australia. A busy show!!
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Sing a new song
In this episode we’re looking at a number of stories that are in the media – a priest being stalked, weird baptismal formulae, Cardinal Pell’s visit to New Zealand and the “new” seven sins. Plus we have a fantastic song from James Wong as part of his submission for World Youth Day.
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