Women risk excommunication for Dublin service

OVER 30 Catholics will risk excommunication tonight by attending the first Eucharistic service performed by two women in Dublin.

Women risk excommunication for Dublin service
Thu, 25 Mar, 2004 - 00:00
Mary Dundon

The ceremonial breaking of the bread, known as an agate celebration, will be held to mark the International Day for the Ordination of Women to the Roman Catholic Church.

The ceremony dates back to the early Church when Christians gathered for a meal with the Eucharist.

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