Limerick priests says banning open-coffin wakes in churches is ‘regrettable and problematic’
Bishop Paul Connell recently put a stop to the practice in churches throughout his diocese.
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Removals are allowed, but no wakes in parish churches, Bishop Paul Connell confirms
The Catholic Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois says he has not banned removals from taking place in parish churches in the diocese as part of funeral rites.
Bishop tells parishes in Leitrim to stop hosting wakes in churches
Churches across South Leitrim have been instructed to stop hosting wakes following a new directive issued by the Bishop Paul Connell.