Sir, – Somewhat belatedly I have read the opinion piece by Joe McVeigh (Opinion, December 29th) and one of his suggestions for dealing with the shortage of priests.
On occasion, the church which I attend has no priest to say Mass. This is dealt with by parishioners conducting a service which consists basically of readings for the day plus Communion using hosts which have already been consecrated.
Whether that is a long-term solution I do not know but I suspect it is better than just Bible reading.– Yours, etc,
GERALD MURPHY
Dublin 16.
