More Pathetic News From Kerry, Ireland
Am I glad my ancestors were from Donegal
Just a few short days ago, I posted about the Bishop of Kerry stating he was "embarrassed" to kiss the Pope's ring.
Now this. No wonder the Church is dying in Ireland.
Here's some of the article from IrishCentral.com; (Emphasis mine)
Statue of Jesus Christ taken down from Co. Kerry hospital
A statue of Jesus Christ that sat on top of Killarney Community Hospital for over 70 years has been taken down for health and safety reasons. However, the decision by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to do so has caused extreme stress among town locals and clergy, who believe the decision is based more on political correctness than structural instability.
"People I visited today are extremely upset. We are demanding it be put back, " Fr. Kevin McNamara, who works in the parish, told The Irish Independent. "This statue didn't fall on anybody." Local Councilor Brendan Cronin wants to see the documentation that proves the statue was a public hazard.
Cronin argues that the HSE’s decision could have a detrimental effect on older patients at the hospital who derive comfort from the statue during vulnerable times in their lives. "Where is the building survey that says this statue was a risk?" he asks.
Well, the good people of County Kerry have such a stalwart shepherd... I'm shocked that an atmosphere such as this could even exist in such an overwhelmingly Catholic area.
*Sarcasm off*
posted by Vir Speluncae Catholicus
