Introduction to the Interview with Fr. Jim Doyle: The Future of the Church in Ireland
The interview delves into the challenges and opportunities facing the Catholic Church in the Republic of Ireland. Despite the nation’s deep-rooted Catholic tradition, the Church is grappling with a significant decline in vocations and lower attendance at Sunday Mass. In a climate of increasing secularization, compounded by the devastating impact of scandals revealed in the early 2000s, the Church is at a crossroads and must find ways to renew itself.
Joining us for insight is Fr. Jim Doyle, a priest from the Diocese of Ferns in Ireland and the Irish Chaplain to Paris. Fr. Jim will share his thoughts on the Church’s current state, the need for renewal, and the encouraging rise of young Catholic movements, which offer a beacon of hope for the future of faith in Ireland.
Please click on the link to watch: “Églises du Monde: Father Jim Doyle on the Future of the Church in Ireland”