Fr. Aidan Troy Petition
Fr. Aidan Troy was recently moved from his parish in Belfast to a new post in Paris. Many of his former parishioners are not happy with this move. One of them asked me to post their petition on the blog. You might like to have a look.
To
Fr. Patrick Duffy, Fr. Gary Donegan, Fr. Thomas Scanlon, Fr. Frank Keevins and Fr. Brian D’Arcy
Respected Clergy,
We, the undersigned, strongly protest your decision to move Fr. Aidan Troy from Holy Cross Retreat at this time. Fr Troy and his colleague Fr Gary Donegan have been exceptional advocates for parishioners in Holy Cross since they took up post in the Parish. Along with Fr Gary, Fr Troy has supported local people to the highest level, particularly during very distressing and difficult times. Fr Troy has also been one of the main instigators for positive change and continues to spearhead many community focussed initiatives so that the lives of local people can be made better. One such initiative is the issue of suicide which continues to blight communities across Ireland such as Ardoyne.
We believe that moving Fr Troy at this time would have a detrimental impact on the Holy Cross Parish and, indeed, right across the wider North Belfast / Belfast community. At present he is one of the main drivers for positive change, not least with issues such as cross community dialogue and the equality and human rights of all individuals. The Ardoyne community continues to rely on his input and experience to engage others to bring about the change our community needs.
We call upon the above listed members of the Provincial to review their decision so that Fr Troy can remain with the parishoners of Holy Cross, a desire he himself has expressed. Whilst we understand that it is necessary to deploy the skills and experience of priests in other areas, we feel that moving Fr Troy at this time is not the right decision for the Parish.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Dr Desmond Rice, Andrew Somers, Martin Campbell, Tracy Campbell, Gerry MacManus, Margaret Bright, Sharon Quinn, Tierna Cunningham, Carol Mccartan, Gerard Mccartan, Elaine Mailey, Manus Maguire, Jenny O’Kane, John Fleming, Paul Roberts, Kevin Mclaughlin, Deirdre O’ Neill, Ciara Corr, Bj Mckevitt, Jeanette Mc Kernan, Esther Holmes, Gary McKernan, Siobhan Hilton, Chloe Mc Kernan, George Trainor, Kathleen Mcdonagh, Christine Murphy…….etc,
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 and is filed under Your Questions.
Responses are currently closed
Mark.A.Neeson Says:
Fr. Aidan will certainly be sorely missed by all that have grown to love and respect such a special man in the highest of regard.
A fine ambassador for the Passionist faith and of whom has and continues to apply sterling effort and contributions to The Holy Cross community and wider scope of adoring people.
I know from personal experiance, my Parish has just recently lost our Priest to another area and I was heart broken, gutted, and so sorry to see an instrumental character leave so I can feel the sense of loss for The Holy Cross Community.
Fr. Aidan you are and always will be held in the highest of regard and respect.
My kindest best wishes.
God-Bless.
September 23rd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
peter magill Says:
i am a parishioner from Glengormley N.I and i feel it is my duty to say to fr.Troy may God bless you and give you help and strength in your work. You are truly an inspiration .You might feel far from home, but you are not far from our hearts GO FOR GOD Peter M
December 25th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Paul Linkens Says:
Heard Fr Aidan Troy interviewed this morning by Michael Buerk in The Decision. Great. Moving, spiritual and a challenge. Sorry you have lost a great ambassador for Christ and for peace in this land.
Blessings
Paul Linkens
October 20th, 2009 at 1:26 pm