Pattys day not 17th

Sceala Clann T.D. Location: United States

Did ya know, did ya believe.
DUBLIN, Ireland — Although it isn't clear whether bars and pubs will follow suit, the Roman Catholic Church will celebrate St. Patrick's Day two days early next year because of the holiday's rare calendar clash with Holy Week.
Traditionally St. Patrick and all things Irish are celebrated on March 17. However, in 2008, March 17 falls on the Monday of Holy Week and, according to church law, the days of Holy Week and Easter rank above all others, according to Catholic News Service. So the solemnity of St. Patrick must be moved to another date.
Officials from the Irish bishops' conference wrote the Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments about the conflict, and the congregation's decision was recently made public.

So what is going on over there in Ireland.

Register

The Irish Community have posted
6 REPLIES TO THIS TOPIC
for logged in members to view.

Irish Forums Message Discussion :: Pattys day not 17th

Pattys day not 17th