How much influence does the media hold over the general population’s opinion? In this case, did the media or the Bishops influence the removing of a certain holiday?---
What do the years 1940, 2008 and 2160 have in common? These are all years when Catholic Bishops have been forced to move St. Patrick's Day festivites from March 17th to a different date.
In the case of 2008, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have been officially moved from March 17th to March 15th, according to the Catholic News Agency.
Why is the holiday being moved? This is because it falls during Holy Week (the week prior to Good Friday and Easter).
Although the Catholic Church is in agreement with moving the celebration, some organizations are not. According to CNN.com, The Shamrock Club in Columbus has every intention for going forward with this parade plans – even though it will most likely draw protesters. In both New York and Boston, where the Irish Catholic communities are substantially sized, the bishops plan to approach the issue with a hands-off approach.
Most that are protesting the people who refuse to move the day argue that if not for religion and tradition, we would not celebrate such a green day.
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This seems to be a hot button issue, even the Pope spoke a couple words on the subject.
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