Catholic parishioners in Limerick have urged their diocese to consider stronger representation of women, including on parish councils and finance committees and in senior lay leadership, following widespread consultation.
Limerick Catholics call for stronger representation of women in the Church
Limerick Catholics call for stronger representation of women in the Church In his letter, Bishop Leahy said: 'Again and again, parishioners spoke of the need for greater lay ministry, for formal recognition of the contribution of women, and for more training and formation.' File picture: Kieran Clancy Catholic parishioners in Limerick have urged their diocese to consider stronger representation of women, including on parish councils and finance committees and in senior lay leadership, following widespread consultation. The Catholic Diocese of Limerick’s 2026 parish consultation also highlights challenges around “declining” clergy numbers, financial sustainability and worries around “ageing” congregations and low youth engagement. In a letter read out at Masses over the weekend, Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy said some parishes in the diocese are currently in a financially precarious position. “I do not intend to close churches unless a parish reaches a point where it cannot, financially …
Speaking of the American experience, there has already been enough damage done by allowing women on Parish Councils. Good Grief