Ireland starts lay funeral ministry as priest shortage peaks
With only 44 priests to tend to the needs of 85 churches, lay Catholics are being trained to hold funeral services in order to assist the overburdened clergy.
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Bishop urges parishes to accept new lay ministers - The Fermanagh Herald
Bishop Larry Duffy says lay ministers were currently in training and would begin presiding over funerals in the coming months
Source: fermanaghherald.com
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Irish Diocese to Rely on Laity to Preside Over Funerals Amid Shortage of Priests
Bishop Duffy said the lay ministers will continue to be trained over the coming months and be commissioned to preside over funerals in their parishes.
Source: ncregister.com
Ordinary parishioners to oversee funerals for first time in Catholic diocese due to lack of priests
The Catholic diocese of Clogher has introduced its first lay funeral ministers who will be able to lead the liturgy when a coffin arrives at the church as well as the rite of committal at the graveside.
Source: independent.ie