St. Patrick's Day
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UPDATE: Where are Catholics allowed to eat corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day this Lent?
Which dioceses are offering a dispensation from the requirement to abstain from meat? Read more
All-Ireland Primate: Pandemic a chance to ‘rescue’ real St. Patrick from shamrocks and green beer
The pandemic is a chance to rescue the real St. Patrick from things like green beer and shamrocks, Archbishop Eamon... Read more
On St. Patrick’s Day, Dublin archbishop says public Mass a matter of human dignity
In a St. Patrick’s Day homily, Dublin’s new archbishop has called on authorities to prioritize the right to worship as... Read more
Patrick: The saint who knew what it was like to be a slave
Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once a slave – but few know of his... Read more
How the Irish built Catholic America
The history of Catholic America is, in many ways, an Irish story, with immigrant congregations and their descendants putting their... Read more
Primate of All Ireland calls for ‘outpouring of works of mercy’ on St. Patrick’s Day
“In Ireland we have a strong tradition that God is at our side in time of trouble,” Archbishop Eamon Martin,... Read more
The order of Irish Catholics you probably haven't heard of
They’re Irish, they’re Catholic, and they’re proud. But you maybe haven’t heard of them. Read more
Where it's OK to eat corned beef on St. Patrick's Day this Lent
If you’re an Irish Catholic (or any Catholic) living in the United States, you will need to check with your... Read more
Patrick: the saint who knew what it was like to be a slave
Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once a slave – but few know of his... Read more
NY cardinal: parade decision is matter of gay identity vs action
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has clarified his support for the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, while acknowledging some remaining... Read more
Catholic League withdraws from St. Patrick's Day Parade
Controversy over the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues as the Catholic League has withdrawn its delegation, charging... Read more
Concerns, confusion swirl over LGBT group in St. Patrick's parade
A spokesman for the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade said the inclusion of an LGBT activist group in... Read more
Catholic group marks St. Patrick's love for the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to remember the saint's “tremendous love” for the Irish people, says the head of... Read more
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