Bishop warns of ‘difficult decisions’ ahead for local parishes

Bishop warns of ‘difficult decisions’ ahead for local parishes

AHEAD of Easter Celebrations, Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has warned that there may be “difficult decisions” ahead in relation to the future of local parishes which “must be faced head on”. Addressing all priests in the diocese at the annual Chrism Mass, Bishop Leahy said the church must be “anchored in the hope that Easter brings in responding to new times and new needs”. Bishop Leahy was addressing future challenges facing the church in t…

During the Confirmation Masses, the bishops touched on the priestly mission, the Holy Year and current topics. On this occasion, Maribor Archbishop Alojzij Cvikl announced the gradual renewal of parishes in the archdiocese. He informed the priests that they would soon receive guidelines for connecting parishes and forming new pastoral units. "The process will not happen quickly, without listening to the people. Connecting parishes will take plac…