Speaking truth to those who would otherwise wish to pretend the crisis is occuring.
"The Catholic Church in Ireland had for far too long felt that it was safely ensconced on a 'Catholic country.' The church had become conformist and controlling, not just of its faithful, but of society in general. ... Anyone who might have thought that 'Catholic Ireland' was anything like a perfect society must now be very disillusioned," Archbishop Martin said.
Although it is tempting for the hierarchy "to close ranks and make sure nobody speaks out of tune," Archbishop Martin said the people need "an Irish church that has the capacity to enter into dialogue with all those areas where Irish culture is taking place."
