Priests’ pay is cut as collections at Mass fall – Irish Independent
Priests' pay is cut as collections at Mass fall
Irish Independent Fr Brendan Quinlivan, communications director of the Killaloe Diocese, said this was the "trend across the country". The 9pc cut to Dublin priests' basic income follows a 6pc cut last year — resulting in a 15pc drop in earnings in two years. … Cleric warns priests could be forced to stack shelves for extra income |