Does anything believe there's a need for a new lay Catholic association in Ireland? I mean one which would not be primarily concerned with charity or piety, but on harnessing collective resources and talents. It seems to me that Catholics here are very badly organised in comparison to, say, the far-left (who have a multiplicity of groups and are always holding meetings). Such an organisation would, I propose, invite guest speakers, share experiences/gather reminiscences, attempt to work on the modern history of Irish Catholicism, organise theological study groups, publish a bulletin or magazine with notices, lectures or articles of interest, etc. Perhaps it's main function would be to serve as a kind of meeting point and allow other Catholics to develop helpful contacts. Does anyone see any use in such an idea and would you be interested if it was developed?

What isn't needed is another prayer group or rosary group. There are plenty of those   and many associated with Medjugorje, Maria Divine Mercy and others. I am always wary of seers.