On March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, many Catholics traditionally abstain from meat as part of their Lenten observance. However, there is an exception for this year.
In 2023, St. Patrick's Day falls on a Friday during Lent, which would usually mean that Catholics are not supposed to eat meat. However, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has granted a dispensation, or an exemption, for Catholics in the United States, allowing them to eat meat on St. Patrick's Day.
This dispensation is specific to St. Patrick's Day in 2023 and only applies to Catholics in the United States. It is also important to note that this dispensation is not a requirement, and Catholics may still choose to abstain from meat on this day if they wish to continue with their Lenten observance.
Overall, Catholics in the United States can chomp on corned beef guilt-free on St. Patrick's Day in 2023, thanks to the dispensation granted by the USCCB.
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