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April 21, 2015

Irish bishops consider options if same-sex referendum passes

The May 22 referendum on same-sex marriage will affect the 75 per cent majority of Catholic priests who are registered civil officiators. If the referendum passes, Catholic priests might no longer perform the civil aspect of weddings meaning those who get married in the church will need to attend a separate civil ceremony.

DUBLIN - Catholic bishops have not made any decision on whether priests should decline to perform civil aspects of weddings if a May 22 referendum on same-sex marriage is passed.

Published in International
April 30, 2014

Parish surprises Lombardi on his 40th year a priest

Fr. Massey Lombardi, pictured with his sister, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

TORONTO - The parishioners of St. Wilfrid’s Church have found what has been lost and replaced what has been stolen to honour their parish priest, Fr. Massey Lombardi.

Published in Canada