News - Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise defends decision to ban practice of reposing in churches
The decision has been met with disappointment from both parishioners and public representatives.
Feb 6, 2026 13:41
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise pays tribute to Pope Francis
The pontiff died at 7:35am following his long battle with pneumonia and "complex" health conditions.
Apr 21, 2025 09:49
Age profile of priests contributing to shortage of clergy in local diocese
A total of eighteen retirements and only one ordination have been recorded in the diocese in the past ten years.
Aug 27, 2024 13:10
Assembly to discuss church's future in Longford this Saturday
The process was begun by the then Bishop Francis Duffy in 2019 but Covid meant it has taken much longer than originally planned
May 10, 2022 17:31
New Archbishop of Tuam "humbled" by appointment
Bishop Duffy has served as Bishop for the Ardagh and Clonmacnois Diocese for the last 8 years.
Nov 10, 2021 13:13
Bishop Duffy says public health guidelines must be followed for sacraments
Opinions on whether or not to hold Communions and Confirmations this month despite public health advice to the contrary has caused division inside and outside the church
Aug 10, 2021 13:47
Two local parishes to have fewer priests due to lack of vocations - Bishop
The drop in the number of vocations has bene highlighted again by Bishop Francis Duffy
Aug 3, 2021 16:52Shannonside Newsletter
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