Altar wine may push priests over drink-driving limit

The well-known Catholic priest Fr Brian D'Arcy has reportedly expressed concerns that a planned reduction in drink-driving limits could affect the work of him and his colleagues.

Altar wine may push priests over drink-driving limit

The well-known Catholic priest Fr Brian D'Arcy has reportedly expressed concerns that a planned reduction in drink-driving limits could affect the work of him and his colleagues.

Reports this morning say Fr D'Arcy has pointed out that priests have to drink alcoholic altar wine during Mass and many could end up over the limit if they celebrate several Masses in one day.

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