New church guidelines on cremation are to help people grieve
The Bishop of Elphin says new catholic church guidelines on cremation are about helping people grieve and not condemnation. The Vatican announced yesterday that Catholics may be cremated but should not have their ashes scattered or kept in urns at home. Instead the church wants cremated remains to be kept…
Bishop encourages lay people to have a bigger role in Church teachings
A new initiative being developed in the Diocese of Elphin aims to increase the involvement of lay parishioners in the teaching of the Catholic faith. Today the Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran has announced that the Diocese will shortly begin taking applications for the role of Volunteer Catechist. This will…