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Dublin Diocese

The Faithful Departed

By Brian Dooley, Contributor
February / March 2001

February 1, 2001 by Leave a Comment

The face of Catholic Ireland is changing beyond recognition. Ten years ago, well over 80 percent of Irish Catholics went to Mass at least once a week. That number is now down to about 60 percent and falling fast. The empty pews seem staggering to anyone who has been away from Ireland for a while, and it's noticeable that those who are at Mass are mostly older people. Fewer … [Read more...] about The Faithful Departed

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