Laois Parish Priest Using Technology To Connect With Parishioners

Strict restrictions on mass and funerals remain in place.

Some Catholic parishioners have been described as 'selfish' for putting pressure on priests to celebrate private masses. 

The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, says a small minority have been asking priests to say Mass, and has appealed to people to follow the restrictions in place.

While funeral arrangements have also been impacted by the restrictions, with funeral home gatherings discouraged. 

Fr Paddy Byrne is the parish priest in Abbeyleix and Raheen - he says technology is helping him connect with people:

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