Face coverings to be ‘recommended and encouraged’ in all Church services
Face-coverings will be formally ‘recommended and encouraged’ in all Church services from Sunday week. But, in a joint call, the leaders of the Catholic, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist churches say they won’t be mandatory. Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran says some people will be exempt. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/08doran-virus-church-alt-clip-em.mp3
Bishop of Elphin says measures in place to limit contact during services
The Bishop of Elphin says up to 100 extra people will now be able to attend mass, after new rules were introduced for places of worship. Gatherings of over 50 are once again permitted so long as social distancing measures are taken. One of those involves separating worshippers into clearly…
Bishop Christopher Jones being laid to rest
The funeral takes place in Sligo this afternoon of the retired Bishop of Elphin, Christopher Jones. His concelebrated funeral Mass will take place in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 1:30. Clergy from throughout the country, including leading members of the hierarchy, are expected to attend. Afterwards, he will…
‘Dumbing Down’ of religious education is worrying says Bishop of Elphin
The bishop of Elphin says the ‘dumbing down’ of religious education is a big worry for the catholic church. His excellency Kevin Doran was speaking after plans for the first ever state curriculum in world religions and ethics for primary schools was stymied by the church. It has opposed changes…