News - bishops

Local Bishop urges caution as numbers allowed at mass to increase next week

From next Monday churches will be allowed to admit 50 per cent of their capacity for mass.

Sep 1, 2021 13:52

Bishops announce plans to defy government health advice on communions and confirmations

The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, last week said he would be offering the sacraments to families willing to take part.

Aug 3, 2021 09:33

Local bishops call for funeral attendance limit to be increased

Bishop of Achonry Paul Dempsey is one of many bishops nationwide calling on the government to increase the 10 person limit for funeral attendance

Mar 10, 2021 12:14

Catholic Church calls for volunteers ahead of reopening

The Catholic Church is asking for volunteers to clean churches so that some worshippers can start gathering for mass again in the weeks ahead. Bishops

Jun 7, 2020 13:21

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