A survey of tens of thousands of Catholics across Ireland's 26 diocese has found demand for 'fresh models of responsibility and leadership' in the church.
It found that most want to see celibacy made optional for priests, the ordination of women and changes in attitudes within the church to divorcees, single parents and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
The National Synthesis report has now been sent to the Vatican for consideration.
Priest Fr Iggy O'Donovan says the church needs to open itself up to new ideas.
"I have been one of those who have advocated for this all of my priestly life, certainly the last 30 years.
"I feel as if this stuff isn't arriving new to us - these things have been staring at us straight in the face for a long, long time."
