There is “deep unease” among some members of the hierarchy over Vatican plans to slash the number of Irish dioceses, The Irish Catholic understands.
Despite this, however, the Vatican is intent on pushing ahead with the reform a well-placed source has confirmed.
In comments to this paper, theologian Fr Vincent Twomey has also predicted that “they [Irish bishops] will resist it tooth and nail”.
The proposal – which could see the current 26 dioceses cut to just 11 – has been a key part of the Vatican’s plan for reform of the Church in Ireland.
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