Priest shortages 'may lead to an increase in non-church funerals'
The Hard Shoulder · Newstalk
August 14, 202312m 43s
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Show Notes
Parts of Ireland could soon be facing up to a week in delays before burying their loved ones due to priest shortages.
A declining amount of priests means that fewer will be available for more immediate funeral ceremonies and could lead to Ireland embracing uncharacteristically long times between the passing and burying of a loved one.
Kieran was joined by Fr. Tim Hazelwood, parish priest at Killeagh in east Cork and Keith Greaney, Conneely Funeral Directors in Galway to discuss…