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Gender	Male
Location	Florida
Introduction	I was born in Ireland but have spent much of my life in Florida. My friends call me Bill. I’m actively retired and like to read and to express my opinions. Growing up as an Irish Catholic I have always been actively involved in "the Church," which in my childhood meant the "Catholic Church", but today has a wider connotation and includes all Christian Churches. As a priest who left the active ministry, I have maintained my commitment to serve the church wherever God has placed me. Consequently I have become involved in a variety of ecumenical endeavors and hopefully have a better sense of the essential faith that unites Christians rather than focusing on issues that divide us. I am convinced that we can achieve more working together than in isolation or in competition with each other. I feel that in the last fifty years there has been a general decline in church involvement, prestige and influence, a growing alienation of the laity and a sense that the church is not relevant in today's society. We need to challenge and reverse this development. I would like to share our views about this....
Interests	I like most sports, except watching grass grow on the cricket crease. My favorite teams are Kilkenny hurling, Manchester United soccer and Florida football.
Favorite movies	Genevieve, Roman Holiday, Erin Brockovich, My Cousin Vinnie
Favorite music	Irish and folk
Favorite books	Too many to list!