Catholic church leaders have requested that public worship be allowed to take place through Lent.
At a meeting with the Taoiseach yesterday, Archbishops Eamon Martin, Dermot Farrell, Kieran O Reilly and Michael Neary emphasised its spiritual importance, particularly through Holy Week and Easter.
They also requested the number of people allowed to attend funerals be increased.
The Taoiseach said the concerns raised would be given consideration, but any increase in mobility at this time would have serious consequences for public health and put pressure on the health service.
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Archbishop Kieran O Reilly
The Archbishop of Cashel & Emly, Kieran O’Reilly, has reinforced the obligation for the public to follow the guidelines in respect of Funerals in relation to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. In a recent statement, Archbishop O’Reilly outlined that while he is conscious of the immense personal heartache for those who are forced to mourn loved ones without the closeness of their community, he restated that it was vitally important for the entire community to work together to ensure that close contacting did not occur at any funeral and that social distancing rules were adhered to.
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Search By Live95 News Team The Catholic Bishop of Limerick Dr Brendan Leahy has issued a five-point plan around funerals.
In a statement to Live95 News Bishop Leahy said while we must preserve our great culture of compassion towards the bereaved, we must also stay away from funerals or further lives will be put at risk.
Together with the other Bishops of the Cashel Province he has urged people to follow the public guidelines and they have issued a five-point plan for funerals with freshly stated guidelines for the public.
The Bishop says in accordance with government guidelines only 10 people should attend funerals, even if this means immediate family cannot attend.
The local police were alerted, and paramedics gave Fr Coughlan a medical check.
The incident occurred on November 30 and Fr Coughlan has since recovered. He has suffered no lasting effects, the spokesman said.
While nothing was stolen, the entrance gate of the college received minor damage.
Founded in 1628, the Irish College is located in Via dei Santi Quattro in the heart of Rome, near the Baptistery of St John Lateran. It is well known by many Irish couples who have opted to marry in its chapel.
In recent years, the seminary has been home to three communities: Irish seminarians, American seminarians and clerics undertaking international postgraduate studies.