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liberal and conservative. The theologian must realize that there are developments in theology and that new problems have to be faced and answered. But on the other hand, he must also realize that his solutions must not oppose what the Church has taught for centuries. âĻ. This distinction between
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Connell was sought for advice by bishops, priests, religious, and laity. During his time in
Washington, he used to send out between two and three thousands responses by mail each year. Connell claimed that through his teaching, letters, retreats, and conferences, he had come into contact with
336:"I would like to point out that I have not always been labeled a conservative. Twenty-five years ago (1942), I was regarded as a liberal theologian! I regret very much this dichotomy-liberal or conservative-has been used at all. To my mind you can and should be
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and attended for 2 years. He was thinking of the priesthood, but did not want to spend priesthood teaching in the classroom as was usually the case for academically gifted
Jesuits. Thus, in 1907 Connell joined the
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299:"The moral theologian must give guidance to people; he must explain to them how they must conduct themselves. Of course, the theologian is not a member of the Church's teaching authority â the
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teacher of the Church. And yet, âĻ, theologians and
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to study philosophy and theology in preparation for priestly ordination. On June 26, 1913, he was ordained at Mount St. Alphonsus by
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as well as a number of books. He was preparing a two volume text on moral theology when he died.
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liberal and conservative is largely due to the press at the Vatican Council."
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The New Confraternity Edition Revised Baltimore Catechism and Mass, No. 3,
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Morals in Politics and Professions: A Guide for Catholics in Public Life
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Redemptorist priest, professor, author, and Catholic American theologian
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edited by G.L. Kane (Westminster, Maryland: Newman Books, 1952), 57â64.
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ed. John P. Lerhinam, C.SS.R (New York: Desclee Co., 1964), 187â216
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Patrick Granfield, O.S.B. "An Interview with Father Connell,"
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made this difficult. Instead, Connell was assigned to teach
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ed. John P. Lerhinam, C.SS.R (New York: Desclee Co., 1964).
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Roy J. Deferrari, ed. (Washington, DC: CUA, 1942):219-233.
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Francis J. Connell, C.SS.R., "Answers to Questions,"
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The New Catholic Encyclopedia: Supplement 1967-1974
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Catholic Theological Society of America Proceedings
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445:"The Relationship Between Church and State,"
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