Bishop John Buckley has written to all priests in the Diocese asking
that prayers would be offered this weekend for an improvement in the
weather.
Bishop Buckley said that over the past few weeks he has been
traveling throughout the Diocese administering the sacrament of
Confirmation.
During these visits, he has head of the hardship the
poor weather has been having on many farmers.
Last years poor summer coupled with the consequent effects on the
harvest, followed by a prolonged winter, poor grass growth and, more
recently, saturated ground, has resulted in many farmers having to
obtain credit and, in some cases, sell livestock.
Bishop Buckley also
added that the recent cold snap resulted in the death of much livestock.
It was also worrying, he said, that members of the medical profession
had also told him that the poor weather, and the problems that arise
form that, were also causing severe strain.
Bishop Buckley asked that prayers be offered for an improvement in
the weather and for the relief of all those suffering from the effects
of the economic downturn at this time.