No parish closures as of yet, despite priest shortage according to Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Carlow

The Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin says no parish closures are currently planned, despite a shortage of priests.

Bishop Denis Nulty says the diocese is preparing for a “new reality”, with some priests taking responsibility for multiple parishes and greater involvement from lay people, deacons and pastoral ministers.

He says the changes are challenging, but should also be approached with hope.

Bishop Nulty told KCLR News’s Martin Quilty that he’s working on brining priests from other countries to the diocese to help with parish duties;