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St. Patrick’s Day — Decree of Dispensation Offered
Celebrating Catholics are encouraged to observe a suggested alternate penance
The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight has issued a decree dispensing the faithful from the obligation of abstinence from meat on the Memorial of St. Patrick, March 17.
As stated in the decree, those who choose to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and take advantage of this dispensation are encouraged to observe at least one of three alternative penances on that day: participate at Mass; participate in the devotion of the Stations of the Cross, or pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.