Irish Franciscans to leave Glasgow parish after 158 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 23:13 · Archive

The Irish Franciscans are withdrawing from a Gorbals church after more than 150 years.

The Irish Franciscans are withdrawing from a parish church in Glasgow's Gorbals after more than 150 years of presence. The change is described as difficult for the congregation, which values the Catholic order's role in the parish.

How it is being reported

• 'Devastated': Irish Franciscans to leave Glasgow parish after 160 yearsThe Herald · 25 Sept, 20:12
• Irish Franciscans to leave Glasgow parish after 158 yearsGlasgow Times · 25 Sept, 19:23

In this story: Irish Franciscans · Gorbals · Glasgow

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