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'Married priest' describes why he left the church

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'Married priest' describes why he left the church

Irish author, Michael Harding, has revealed he never officially left the priesthood — even though he has been married for 25 years.

Bishop says some priests believe allowing clergy to marry will help vocation crisis

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Bishop says some priests believe allowing clergy to marry will help vocation crisis
Suicides among clergy in focus

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Suicides among clergy in focus
Bishop of Cork and Ross to man information stand at careers fair to recruit for the priesthood

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Bishop of Cork and Ross to man information stand at careers fair to recruit for the priesthood
Loss of priests ‘hurting morale’

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Loss of priests ‘hurting morale’
Diocese ‘imports’ priests to solve shortage crisis

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Diocese ‘imports’ priests to solve shortage crisis

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