Bishop issues clarification in directive on hosting wakes in Churches

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The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois has issued a clarification over a letter he sent to parishoners and clergy directing that Churches should stop hosting wakes. Bishop Paul Connell insists he has NOT banned removals from taking place in Churches. The Diocese covers all of South Leitrim and part of North Leitrim - Fr Roy Donovan and funeral director David McGowan discussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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