New Cork bishop says Church must look for new ways to connect with young people

Eoin English Promises to open dialogue with the young — ‘future of the Church’

New Cork bishop says Church must look for new ways to connect with young people

The Catholic Bishop-elect of Cork and Ross has pledged to reach out to people with a message of hope.

Against the backdrop of ageing priests and declining Mass attendance figures, Fr Fintan Gavin, 53, said he is looking forward to getting to know the diocese, to listening to people and approaching and embracing the various challenges in a “realistic and honest way”.

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