A Clare nun is calling on the Diocese of Killaloe to address the hurt caused by new plans for male only Deacons.
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The body has announced its intentions to train men to officiate at ceremonies and aid in parish work – in a bid to support the falling numbers of clergy locally.
However a number of people have raised concerns on the issue – with some erecting posters in churches saying "Women have had enough Discrimination" – while others have aired their anger on Clare FM.
Sr Mary Lillis of the Corofin Sisters of Mercy says she's been taken aback by the response to the initiative.