Meat on St. Patrick’s Day for Catholics in New England?

Meat on St. Patrick’s Day for Catholics in New England?

Roman Catholics everywhere in New England are allowed to meat on St. Patrick's Day, even though this year it's a Friday during Lent.

Catholic bishops have the authority to offer a dispensation from the ordinary rule, and all of the bishops in New England have.

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‘Trans 101’ Training for Employees at Amherst College

Matthew McDonald

But transgender activists at Amherst College aren't satisfied with the college's actions, particularly about a housing proposal (since withdrawn) that would have defined student housing as "male," "female," or "coed." At a meeting with students one administrator fell on her sword, saying, "… I failed the college."

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