“I felt proud to be Irish and a member of a society that was showing signs of increasing respect and compassion for fellow citizens. This feeling did not last long, however, and I was dismayed and disheartened at the statements of the Irish Catholic bishops and their intention to mount a campaign of opposition. In light of this approach taken by the Catholic Church I will no longer be attending Mass, nor will I remain a practising Catholic.”

Eimear Bourke, Navan, Co Meath

~~What took you so long?.~~

Will YOU still go to mass?

Plan for same-sex marriage in 2015 (Irish Times letters)