Claire Sisters suspend adoration in Drumshanbo during Holy Week
The Poor Clare Sisters at Drumshanbo Convent in County Leitrim have announced a temporary suspension of eucharistic adoration during Holy Week. The devotional practice will be paused from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning, aligning with the Church's observance of Christianity's most sacred liturgical period.
This suspension represents a departure from the regular schedule that devotees typically follow at the convent. Those who regularly participate in adoration at the Drumshanbo location should be aware of this hiatus, which forms part of the broader religious observances marking the final week before Easter.
The timing of the suspension—beginning on Spy Wednesday, the Wednesday before Holy Thursday—extends through the entire Easter Triduum and into Easter Sunday morning. This period encompasses the most solemn days of the Christian calendar, including Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Saturday.
The Poor Clare Sisters, a contemplative religious community, have made this decision in keeping with traditional Church practice during the holiest week of the year. Regular adorers at the convent will need to adjust their schedules accordingly during this sacred time.
Further details about the suspension and when regular adoration resumes can be found through local radio coverage of the announcement.
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The Poor Clare Sisters at Drumshanbo Convent will suspend eucharistic adoration from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning. This suspension is part of the church's observance during the most solemn week of the liturgical year.
The Poor Clare Sisters' convent in Drumshambo has announced that adoration will be suspended from Spy Wednesday through Easter Sunday morning during Holy Week. Those accustomed to performing adoration at the convent should note this temporary closure during the sacred liturgical period.