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Archdiocese of Philadelphia Reveals if You Can Eat Meat on St. Patrick’s Day

Nicole Michalik March 16th
Corned beef and cabbage, Irish traditional dinner

When St Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday in lent, it’s definitely time for the Catholics to stress. As someone who went to Catholic School for 12 years, I get it. Ha.

  • Turns Out Eating Meat on St Patrick's Day This Year is a Very Hot Topic

    For example, New Orleans says use ANOTHER day to not eat meat.

  • With major cities all having different opinions.

    Chicago isn’t having it.

    The Archdiocese of Chicago says a special dispensation will not be given to Catholics on St. Patrick’s Day to eat meat.

  • Boston Says, Eat the Beef

    The Archdiocese of Boston announced they will make an exception for a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage St. Patrick’s Day, according to WCVB 5 Boston.

    “Given the importance of this feast in the life of the Archdiocese and in the lives of many Catholics, Cardinal Seán is granting a dispensation from the Friday Lenten abstinence on March 17, 2023, to those who wish to take advantage of this opportunity,” the Archdiocese of Boston said in a message to parishes.

  • St Louis is Saying You Can Also Eat the Meat

  • Philly Catholics Are Officially Getting the Green Flag to Eat the Meat!