A Catholic church in Cork city centre that was once visited by Pope Leo is set to close later this year.
St Augustine’s Church, which is on the corner of Washington St and Grand Parade, has been a part of spiritual life in the city for more than 80 years.
The church is set to close permanently in the coming months, with parishioners to be informed this weekend.
The church is owned and run by the Augustinian friars, with the consent of the diocese of Cork and Ross.
A spokesperson for the Augustinian friars in Cork told they would be making no comment, but that a statement would be issued at Masses in the church on Saturday and Sunday.
A spokesperson for the diocese said the…