Re: Re: reorganisation and destruction of irish catholic churches

@johnglas wrote:

You keep hoping this was not arson, but – even if it wasn’t – can the diocese be uncensuerd because of what appears to have been criminal neglect of even elementary precautions (e.g. a smoke alarm, for God’s sake – literally!)? Where were An Taisce and the Heritage Dept? Did nobody in Longford even care about this building?

Look John…no one wants to go round pointing fingers & accusing people of incompetence or criminal neglect just yet…we have to wait & be patient… to ascertain exactly just what happened & let the Garda forensics team finish their conclusions before speculating as to whose to blame..We certainly don’t want anymore bishops resigning !
Your very lucky in Scotland to have society’s & groups set up with the care of Church buildings in mind… I’m sure you must be familiar with some of the buildings featured here. http://www.maintainyourchurch.org.uk/ .this site is excellent.
We should be following that example for sure.