Catholic dioceses in New York and New Jersey are granting a special dispensation allowing parishioners to eat meat on St Patricks Day, which happens to fall on a Friday this year.
Catholic dioceses in New York and New Jersey are granting a special dispensation allowing parishioners to eat meat onCorned beef and other meats are staples of the holiday. But Catholics are not supposed to eat meat on Fridays during Lent in commemoration of Jesus' death on the cross.
The Archdiocese of New York, Brooklyn, and Rockville Center are among dozens of other U.S. dioceses taking similar stances.A survey by the National Catholic Register newspaper found that of 137 dioceses that responded, 105 are offering some type of relief.- 25 are offering a "commutation" that requires Catholics to substitute another penance if they plan to eat meat that Friday.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
New Yorkers embrace Sober St. Patrick’s DayThere’s more to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day than just getting boozed up.
Weiterlesen »
For the perfect St. Patrick's Day toast, take your pick of four new Irish whiskiesFor the perfect St. Patrick’s Day toast, take your pick of four new Irish whiskies
Weiterlesen »
Here are St. Patrick’s Day events you can check out in New York City this weekend | amNewYorkThis March 17, join New Yorkers in a celebration of good luck and charms at numerous events and céilithe across the city.
Weiterlesen »
262nd St. Patrick's Day Parade to march up Fifth Avenue in ManhattanOne of New York's grandest and oldest traditions returns, the St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Weiterlesen »
Try something different and make Shepherd's or, rather, Cottage Pie for St. Patrick's DayPenny Kazmier is ready to get out a classic family recipe to enjoy for St. Patrick's Day, but she finds instead of Irish Shepherd's Pie, she's been making its French cousin Cottage Pie all along.
Weiterlesen »