It is reported in the Irish Catholic this week that the cause for canonisation of 6 Irish priests and 2 others of Irish descent is going to Rome. These are included with 73 others who weremartyred during conflict in Korea between 1950 and 1953. They are very much venerated in Korea now if not well known here in Ireland. It is good…

The necessary restriction of public worship has profoundly affected the two essential Sunday Mass collections on which parish funds depend. The first collection—as you know—supports clergy ministering throughout the diocese as well as sick and retired priests and priests working in other ministries throughout the diocese. The second collection in the red baskets—the ‘Share’ collection—supports diocesan services to parishes especially disadvantaged parishes.…