“Five thousand laymen ready to be ordained, says survey” (News from Britain and Ireland, 29 August) has to be the most optimistic headline in the 175-year history of The Tablet. I think the bishops of those priests who took part in the survey should be invited to name those whom they think should be ordained, nominating at least 10 each. Following a period of professional discernment, the 620 men should be trained independently of our seminary system and ordained as soon as possible
03 September 2015, The Tablet
Bring ’em on
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