06/08/09
Banned priests defy Rome
Business as usual for St Mary's In Exile after Archbishop bans priests from catholic activities
A congregation estimated at 1,200 people have attended a service conducted by rebel Catholic priests Peter Kennedy and Terry Fitzpatrick in South Brisbane, despite their both receiving an order banning them from conducting church activities as part of the Roman Catholic Church.
However, they are continuing to conduct the regular three masses every weekend for the community at the Trades & Labour Council Building on the corner of Peel and Grey Streets in South Brisbane. “I’m not surprised this has happened,” says Peter Kennedy. “I knew it was coming.
“Many times the Archishop and the Archdiocese have threatened us with this sort of action. Now they have carried out their threat. I believe this is an act that intends to bully us as priests. I believe there is also the intention to intimidate the community and make them fearful of being part of St Mary’s In Exile.
“However, people will continue to celebrate their spirituality and be part of our services this weekend and on into the future. I am very pleased the members of our community continue to not be daunted by threats and are not fearful of participating in our Christian church community
“We Are saying to our community don’t be afraid of what’s happened. The community will continue to meet the spiritual and other needs of people in South Brisbane and beyond,”says Peter.
Peter Kennedy has been banned from conducting services as a Roman Catholic priest any where in the world. Terry Fitzpatrick has been banned from being active as a priest in the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane.
“Individuals, families and people from many diverse backgrounds will continue to have their needs met through being part of the St Mary’s in exile Community,” says Terry Fitzpatrick. “We know people won’t be deterred or feel a need to fear coming to our services."
“In fact we believe more people will be encouraged to take part of the activities with the community of St Mary’s in Exile,” says Terry.
Services are held every weekend on 6.30pm Saturday, on 9am Sunday as well as 5pm Sunday at the Trades & Labour Council Building on the corner of Peel and Grey Sts.
However, they are continuing to conduct the regular three masses every weekend for the community at the Trades & Labour Council Building on the corner of Peel and Grey Streets in South Brisbane. “I’m not surprised this has happened,” says Peter Kennedy. “I knew it was coming.
“Many times the Archishop and the Archdiocese have threatened us with this sort of action. Now they have carried out their threat. I believe this is an act that intends to bully us as priests. I believe there is also the intention to intimidate the community and make them fearful of being part of St Mary’s In Exile.
“However, people will continue to celebrate their spirituality and be part of our services this weekend and on into the future. I am very pleased the members of our community continue to not be daunted by threats and are not fearful of participating in our Christian church community
“We Are saying to our community don’t be afraid of what’s happened. The community will continue to meet the spiritual and other needs of people in South Brisbane and beyond,”says Peter.
Peter Kennedy has been banned from conducting services as a Roman Catholic priest any where in the world. Terry Fitzpatrick has been banned from being active as a priest in the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane.
“Individuals, families and people from many diverse backgrounds will continue to have their needs met through being part of the St Mary’s in exile Community,” says Terry Fitzpatrick. “We know people won’t be deterred or feel a need to fear coming to our services."
“In fact we believe more people will be encouraged to take part of the activities with the community of St Mary’s in Exile,” says Terry.
Services are held every weekend on 6.30pm Saturday, on 9am Sunday as well as 5pm Sunday at the Trades & Labour Council Building on the corner of Peel and Grey Sts.
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