Clogher bishop warns priest shortage is becoming ‘more challenging’

Clogher bishop warns priest shortage is becoming ‘more challenging’ Bishop Lawrence Duff y of Clogher venerates St Bernadettte’s relics with parishioners. Photo: James McLoughlin

Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy has warned that providing a priest for every parish is becoming increasingly difficult, as more than half of the diocese’s priests are now aged over 70. Announcing diocesan changes for 2026, Bishop Duffy said 53% of priests are over 70, while only 21 are under 65 and nine under 60.“The…

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