Ireland was once one of the most Catholic countries in the world. Today only a small percentage of Irish Catholics attend Mass. What happened?

In this episode of Catholic Unscripted, Katherine Bennett and Mark Lambert speak with Fr Sean Sheehy about the dramatic collapse of Catholic practice in Ireland.

Fr Sheehy reflects on the profound cultural changes that have taken place over the past fifty years, including the legalisation of anti life practices, the redefinition of marriage, and the decline of religious education.

He explains why many Catholics walked away from the Church — and why the failure of leadership and moral teaching played a significant role.

Despite the challenges, Fr Sheehy also speaks about the growing movement of Catholics returning to public prayer, including Rosary rallies for the protection of life and the restoration of Christian culture in Ireland.

This conversation raises an urgent question:

Can Ireland rediscover the faith that once shaped its identity?

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