St. Patrick's Day 2023 falls on a Friday during Lent. Church leaders in Chicago and Boston weigh in on whether Catholics can still eat corned beef.
The Archdiocese of Chicago says a special dispensation will not be given to Catholics on St. Patrick's Day to eat meat.
This year, the March 17 holiday falls on a Lenten Friday, a day when Catholics are asked to abstain from meat. "Catholics who find themselves at an event where meat is served in celebrating St. Patrick may in good conscience substitute the general rule of abstinence with another form of penance or a significant act of charity that benefits the poor," said the Archdiocese of Chicago in a statement.
It continued to say that Catholics should observe Fridays in Lent seriously, whether they choose to abstain from meat or do a good deed.
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