Church of Ireland bishop warns against ‘pick and mix’ approach to health guidelines

At least six Catholic bishops have said communions can go ahead in August against the advice of public health officials. 
The Church of Ireland  Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, has warned against a “pick and mix” approach to the implementation of health guidelines. File photo: Denis Minihane

The Church of Ireland  Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, has warned against a “pick and mix” approach to the implementation of health guidelines. File photo: Denis Minihane

A Church of Ireland bishop has called for complete adherence to public health guidelines amid growing controversy at the approach taken to Communions and Confirmations within the Catholic Church. 

At least six Catholic bishops have said communions can go ahead in August against the advice of public health officials. 

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