R.c. Head Wants Meeting (Press, 2 February 1980)
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Summary: R.c. Head Wants Meeting (Press, 2 February 1980)
On 2 February 1980, in Auckland, the Roman Catholic Bishop, the Rt. Rev. J. Mackey, reached out to the Rev. Felix Donnelly to request a meeting. Bishop Mackey explained that he had sent a letter to Father Donnelly earlier that week as part of his regular duties. However, in light of recent media attention surrounding Father Donnelly's stance on teaching sexuality, the Bishop felt it was necessary to address these views during their discussion. He noted that his initial intention was simply to catch up with Father Donnelly and learn about his plans for the year, as their meetings are infrequent. The discussion was prompted by an editorial in the national Roman Catholic weekly magazine, the "Tablet," which suggested that Father Donnelly might consider resignation due to his views on sexuality. In response to the editorial, Father Donnelly firmly dismissed the suggestion, stating that he had no intentions of leaving the Church. This situation highlights ongoing conversations within the Church regarding the teachings on sexuality and the different perspectives held by clergy members.
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