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Saturday 31 October 2020
The four archbishops have requested a meeting with Micheál Martin.
The leaders of the Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, Presbyterians and Methodists issued a statement today.
Varadkar said a “special protocol” will be worked out to allow larger groups to attend services.
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said it seems “strange” that churches with a capacity of 1,500 would be subject to this restriction.
Churches and other places of worship will be reopened on 29 June.
Religious services can resume during Phase Three which begins on Monday 29 June.
Archbishop Eamon Martin said that the reopening of churches will happen “slowly and tentatively”.
Government guidelines advise that places of worship should not reopen until 20 July.
Government guidelines advise that places of worship should not reopen until 20 July.
Many people are finding alternative ways to worship amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Church leaders said that masses would be cancelled in response to the public health crisis caused by coronavirus.
Weddings, funerals and baptisms with fewer than 100 people will still go ahead.
It was reported last month that Robert Troy was recently refused communion at a mass due to his position on abortion.
Bishop Kevin Doran blamed negative media coverage in the run up to the event for the shortfall.
Correspondents came to Ireland to witness how the Pope would be received.
It was VERY wet. Even so, some pilgrims were here securing the best spots by 9.30.
About 500,000 people are expected to attend the event.
The Pope’s visit will see an estimated 500,000 people attend Mass in the Phoenix Park on 26 August.
The chair, made from 100% recyclable cardboard, can withhold a weight of up to 100kg.
Pope Francis is set to celebrate Mass at the Phoenix Park next month.
On Saturday, Culture Minister Josepha Madigan stepped up at her local church to lead prayers after a priest failed to show up.
Culture Minister Josepha Madigan said that she did not read the Gospel, but led the readings from the altar.
Natalia Karaczyn’s body was discovered on Wednesday morning.
Pope Francis will be in Ireland in August.
The public has been told they can view mass online instead.
It’s that time of the year.
Just under half of people said they would in a poll for Claire Byrne Live.
Pope Francis is set to visit the country next year.
The change is due to a severe shortage of Catholic priests in the diocese.
Members are disappointed that there was no vote before the decision was made to end the 150-year-old service.
When the island ceased to be a prison in June 1883 the chalice was taken to Mountjoy Prison.
Like Christmas, today is a day when mass attendance is higher than usual.
It’s a minefield.
A far-left party had tried to end the weekly broadcast.
It’s Christmas Day AND a Sunday,
“Water turned into wine upon request.”
Some good is coming of the page.
The epitome of Irish humour.
11-year-old Tony Foley’s father passed away tragically last week at the age of 42.
WELL, IT’S HALLOWEEN, the spookiest day of the year.
Among many traditions for Oíche Shamhna is the barmbrack.
There was a bit of chatter on social media yesterday about how the loaves should be cut after a woman posted a photo of a “crime scene” in which her husband had cut the barmbrack into triangular slices, as you would with a birthday cake.
So, today we want to know… What’s the correct way to slice a barmbrack?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Tracy Ward explains how burnout affects us – and what to do if we’re feeling it.
The goalposts – and polling analysis – have shifted since 2016, Noel Rock writes.
Windy; rain and drizzle this morning
Max: 12 °C
Min: 8 °C
Very windy; cloudy with a little rain
Max: 12 °C
Min: 8 °C
Rather cloudy, a little rain; windy
Max: 11 °C
Min: 5 °C
