Author Archives: Fr Anthony Chadwick

La Nausée

Posted on Sunday, 29 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I left the Church of England 34 years ago for my badly-advised swim over the bit of river that flows through Martigny and Riddes in French-speaking Switerland. Ony five years later did I actually go to that country, but no … Continue reading →

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Passiontide

Posted on Thursday, 26 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Blogging has cooled down somewhat, as for most Christian bloggers. We have our lives of liturgy and personal prayer. There is also a lot of work to prepare for our distinguished visitor next week with his passion for dinghy cruising. … Continue reading →

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Good Parenting

Posted on Monday, 23 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Better than having them skateboarding in the streets or getting killed motorcycling!

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Rev Dr Peter Mullen

Posted on Monday, 23 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have just discovered this witty and humorous blog by Rev Dr Peter Mullen – All Things Considered.

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Hold up, sir John…

Posted on Saturday, 21 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

A few times, recently, some have thought it insulting to me to address me as “Mr Chadwick” so as to refuse recognition of my status as a cleric or a priest. Sometimes I would just be called Chadwick like when … Continue reading →

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The Cold Case heats up!

Posted on Friday, 20 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

John Bruce doesn’t allow comments on his blog, so I’ll say a word or two here. The Portsmouth Petition With Its Aftermath I think if he really knew my private thought, he would blow a gasket, so I will refrain. … Continue reading →

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Belly Buttons

Posted on Friday, 20 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I often wonder about the absurd way some people think (or don’t think). Often, an excuse for a schoolboy prank is “I wasn’t thinking, Sir.” to which the schoolmaster replies “That’s the problem, boy. You never think“. I found this … Continue reading →

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Relevant to the old TAC story

Posted on Thursday, 19 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I have just been given the heads-up about Archbishop Hepworth’s old nemesis, Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide. He has been charged with alleged cover-up of abuse by another priest, Jim Fletcher, in the 1970s, and may face up to two … Continue reading →

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The Mounting Drum Beat

Posted on Tuesday, 17 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

Fr Michael Gollop has written Politics without vision – and a defence of trees in the context of the upcoming British General Election, which will certainly influence the turn of things in France for our upcoming local elections and the … Continue reading →

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TAC tittle-tattle

Posted on Tuesday, 17 March, 2015 by Fr Anthony Chadwick

I occasionally call in at St Mary’s Hollywood: The Cold Case File and found a series on the Anglican Church in America led by Bishop Brian Marsh. Mr Bruce’s latest mentions me in Who Is Brian Marsh? — III. Indeed … Continue reading →

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