Despite the challenges, consecrated men and women are determined to play a vital role in helping to “keep the Gospel alive” here, the head of Ireland’s conference of religious has said. While many communities are facing dwindling numbers, Fr Peter Rodgers head of the Conference of Religious of Ireland (Cori), is confident that religious life…

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Fr David Casey pictured with Bishop Brendan Leahy and priests of Limerick diocese after his ordination ceremony at St John’s Cathedral, Limerick, July 19, 2014.