Brendan Hoban
IrelandpriestMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Brendan Hoban is a priest of the Diocese of Killala known for his advocacy for Church reform and renewal. He has been actively involved in promoting lay ministry and the integration of the laity in church functions, emphasizing the need for the Church to adapt to the demands of the 21st century. Hoban’s writings often reflect on the historical context of the Church and the ongoing need for reform, particularly in light of the teachings of Vatican II.
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Fr Brendan Hoban, who is based in the diocese, recently wrote about the estimated decline in the number of priests.
Ireland’s ageing priests under pressure as numbers drop – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-12
Brendan Hoban is a priest who published a tribute to Pope Francis in 2023.
Whoever succeeds Pope Francis, the genie is now permanently out of the bottle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
Fr Brendan Hoban reflected on Pope Francis's legacy, calling him his hero despite some flaws.
Death of Pope Francis - live updates: Funeral to take place on Saturday – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-22
Fr Brendan Hoban is a spokesman for Killala diocese and co-founder of the Association of Catholic Priests.
Growing numbers of laity helping out with ministry in Catholic churches – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-20
Brendan Hoban is a priest of the Diocese of Killala.
Vatican II for slow learners – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
