and the good new is----
In the 1950's,Southern Ireland had one Catholic priest for every 200 people. Today, it's only a fraction of that and falling,almost everywhere.
Here in Australia,we recently welcomed 4 African Missionaries.
http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=21680
In the 1950's,Southern Ireland had one Catholic priest for every 200 people. Today, it's only a fraction of that and falling,almost everywhere.
Here in Australia,we recently welcomed 4 African Missionaries.
Quote:Tasmania's Hobart Catholic Archdiocese is in crisis. Its priests are ageing, and their numbers dwindling. The congregations are, too — and dramatically so. The solution? In the words of the unofficial series tagline: 'Missionaries in reverse'.
http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=21680