London, July 20.
Canon Ryan, Chaplain of Dartmoor Prison, has informed nine young members of the Irish Republican Army serving sentences that they would not obtain the sacraments of the Church unless they broke off their connection with the A., and apologized for their acts.
Questioned by journalists Chaplain Ryan said that his action was consonant with recent decisions taken by the ecclesiastical authorities, and in general with the Christian doctrine which condemns secret organizations fighting against the Church or the State by the use of violence.—Havas.
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