Addiction Does Not Have To Be the Last Word

Bill Wilson, co-founder of AA had a lifelong friend and spiritual advisor, Father Eddie Dowling. Father Dowling recognized AA's principles of honesty, examination of conscience and surrender to a Higher Power as compatible with Ignatian principles of spirituality.

Addiction Does Not Have To Be the Last Word

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Bill Wilson, co-founder of AA had a lifelong friend and spiritual advisor, Father Eddie Dowling.

Father Dowling recognized AA's principles of honesty, examination of conscience and surrender to a Higher Power as compatible with Ignatian principles of spirituality.

25, 2026 – There is a Catholic dimension to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

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Bill Wilson, co-founder of AA had a lifelong friend and spiritual advisor, Father Eddie Dowling. Father Dowling recognized AA's principles of honesty, examination of conscience and surrender to a Higher Power as compatible with Ignatian principles of spirituality. 25, 2026 – There is a Catholic dimension to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

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25, 2026 – There is a Catholic dimension to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

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