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STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP EMPEY IN RESPONSE TO ARCHBISHOP (NOW CARDINAL) CONNELL'S REMARKS ON INTER-COMMUNION
It is with very sincere regret that I respond to Archbishop Desmond Connell’s interview with the Sunday Business Post. I am saddened that what should be a joyful occasion for the majority Church on this island and, particularly for its members in Dublin, is being marred by acrimony.
The Archbishop asks the Church of Ireland to respect the ‘very clear position’ of the Roman Catholic Church regarding inter-communion. However, I must ask the Archbishop to respect our position which is also very clear. We welcome to Holy Communion all those who are baptised in the name of the Holy Trinity, are communicant members of their own churches and whose consciences allow them to receive Holy Communion.
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