An examination of the ecclesial change in Ireland that the author suggests is mainly a result of social and economic change and of the vastly increased influence of the media, both mainstream and social. Reflecting on the factors that have caused the change, he considers the sacramental life of the Church and the present state of liturgy in Ireland. He explores the different ways of being Catholic in a parish context and discusses clergy morale, what nourishes it and what damages it. The book concludes with possible ways of renewal for the fugure.

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Foreword
• Part I: Irish Catholicism Today
  • Chapter 1: The Last Monk of Clonmacnois
  • Chapter 2: At the End of an Era
  • Chapter 3: Faith in the Future
• Part II: Sacraments
  • Chapter 4: Going to Mass
  • Chapter 5: Going to Confession
  • Chapter 6: ‘Occasional’ Catholics and the Sacraments
• Part III: Parish Life
  • Chapter 7: Pastoral Priorities
  • Chapter 8: Catholic Diversity
  • Chapter 9: Liturgy in Ireland Today
• Part IV: Looking to the Future
  • Chapter 10: Clergy Morale
  • Chapter 11: A New Evangelisation