New data from Amárach Market Research has shown that 63% of unmarried Roman Catholics in Ireland under the age of 35 want to get married in a Catholic Church. Their primary reasoning is religious belief, followed by tradition and cultural significance. Accord Director Tony Shanahan reacted to the data over St Valentine’s weekend, highlighting that…
New data shows ‘appreciation for the sacrament of marriage’ in youth
A file photo shows a couple smiling after lighting the unity candle during their wedding at Sts. Philip and James Church in St. James, N.Y. (OSV news photo/CNS file, Gregory A. Shemitz)

