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

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.