爱尔兰成立了第一个共有教区,将七座教堂联合起来,以解决牧师短缺问题。 Ireland launches its first shared parish, uniting seven churches to tackle priest shortages.

沃特福德县成立了一个新的共同教区,圣卡洛·阿库蒂斯教区牧区,成为爱尔兰首个此类区域. A new shared parish area, St Carlo Acutis Parish Pastoral Area, has been launched in County Waterford, becoming Ireland’s first of its kind. 它将四个教区的七个教会联合起来,以解决牧师短缺问题,改善资源管理。 It unites seven churches from four parishes to address priest shortages and improve resource management. 每个教堂保持其特性和当地工作人员,由一个中央办公室负责行政管理、财务和记录。 While each church keeps its identity and local staff, a central office handles administration, finances, and records. 该倡议由Alphonsus Cullinan主教批准,并于10月12日启动,其特色是圣卡洛阿库蒂斯的遗迹和一个专用网站。 The initiative, approved by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan and launched on October 12, features relics of St Carlo Acutis and a dedicated website.