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HOW PRIESTS ARE trained has to change, according to Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
The Archbishop told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that Irish society has changed and the Church has to move with the times.
The change that has been taking place in Irish culture and in Irish religious culture is radical change, and the response to radical change has to be more than just tweaking.
Martin admitted there are problems in Maynooth seminary, something he said is recognised by others in the Church.
Earlier this month, Maynooth training college made headlines after it was reported that a gay culture is prevalent on the campus, with some trainees using gay dating apps such as Grindr.
At the time, the college said there was “no concrete or credible evidence” that such a culture exists.
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