One midlands church is paying €6,000 a month on energy bills.
A Laois priest says every parish is struggling due to the rising costs.
Portlaoise's Monsignor John Byrne says heating churches is a big challenge as they are large old buildings.
Ss Peter and Pauls Church in Athlone is spending €6,000 a month on energy bills.
Monsignor Byrne says it's something they will have to try and deal with the challenge:
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