No turning point in sight for Catholic Church amid dwindling numbers, says Archbishop

Archbishop of Tuam Francis Duffy said: 'I suggest you look at your priest, he may be the last in a long line of resident pastors and may not be replaced.'

The only certainty for the future of the Catholic Church in Ireland is the “ongoing and sustained decline” of worshippers and priests, an Archbishop warned his parishioners on Saturday.

He said “all trends [point] dramatically downwards” and there is "no turning point in sight" across Ireland.