"At least O'Hanlon knows what needs to happen...."

Yes. I hope, as you say, ATF, that the bishops "treat them as adults." And it is such a tiny church -- 3 and a half million, max (with 35% weekly attending liturgy) -- I hope Francis also doesn't get too bogged down worrying about it. That is the bishops job. It could eventually become like the French Church, split into five manageable categories: "cultural Catholics," "seasonal," "observant," "inspired" and "emancipated" Catholics (more active in social activities than church activities). Such diversity gives the church great richness. Irish bishops should count their blessings, too, given the fact that elsewhere in northern Europe (i.e., Scandinavia) less than 3% of the population -- predominately Lutheran) goes to weekly services, liturgies.