In generous pastoral acknowledgement of all those in his diocese who are Irish (and those who wish they were), Bishop Larry O’Silva has graciously dispensed islanders and visitors from the obligation to forego meat on Friday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Here is his solemn declaration: “Many people enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, […]
Hawaii bishop joins others in allowing St. Paddy’s Day corned beef, however …
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Bishop Larry Silva may not be Irish, but he has gotten in the spirit of St. Paddy’s Day this year by issuing a “dispensation from abstinence from meat” for anyone whose celebration of the wearin’ of the green would be incomplete without a slab of corned beef. When St. […]
