St. Patrick’s Day Falling On A Friday Poses Dilemma For Catholics

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Fish is usually the main course for Catholics who abstain from meat, on Fridays during Lent. Corned beef and cabbage is the traditional dish on Saint Patrick’s Day. But this year, St. Patrick’s Day takes place on a Friday. Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik solved the dilemma.
“We can do two things. Give honor to Saint Patrick, who’s an inspiration to so many people, and at the same time not forget what it means to be disciples of Jesus in the season