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It's bishop's 'right' to hold communions despite Covid advice, says Catholic Comms Office

“The mission of the church cannot be put on hold indefinitely”, Bishop Kevin Doran said.

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Jul 30th 2021, 1:59 PM

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Minister on bishop's comments: 'Contraception is fact of life now for women'

Mary Mitchell O’Conner said she agreed with the health minister that religion should not determine health and social policy in Ireland.

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Aug 8th 2018, 6:20 AM

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'Please just make it stop!': Simon Harris hits back at Bishop over contraception comments

The Health Minister said that religion will not determine health and social policy in Ireland any more.

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Aug 5th 2018, 12:22 PM