Can You Eat Meat on St. Patrick's Day? Here's What Illinois Catholics Need to Know
It's St. Patrick's Day but it's also Friday, which means many are wondering if they can eat meat in celebration of the holiday, which falls during ...
March 24, 2023
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It's St. Patrick's Day but it's also Friday, which means many are wondering if they can eat meat in celebration of the holiday, which falls during Lent. The answer depends mostly on where one lives, as bishops across Illinois have shown themselves to be divided on the issue. Lent is the annual period of Christian observance that precedes Easter. During lent, many abstain from eating meat on specific days, including Fridays. So can Illinois Catholics eat corned beef and other traditional St.