News - Bishop Kevin Doran
Bishop welcomes veneration of Fr Edward Flanagan by the Vatican
Father Edward Flanagan from Ballymoe is now on his way to becoming a saint.
Mar 24, 2026 10:01
14 parishes in Achonry and Elphin 'joined together'
220 people from parish councils in Achonry and Elphin met in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon on Saturday.
Nov 11, 2025 12:40
South Roscommon church celebrates 200th anniversary today
The Dysart Catholic Church is part of the united parishes of Ballyforan, Dysart and Tisrara.
Aug 24, 2025 09:25
Around 150,000 people expected to attend Knock Novena
Fr Kevin Kiernan, from the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin, is the guest speaker during at 3 o'clock and 8 o'clock Masses today.
Aug 13, 2025 08:22
Main Elphin Diocese cathedral to reopen following restoration work
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Sligo has been closed for the past six months.
Jun 24, 2025 13:39
Over half of priests in Elphin Diocese are from abroad
The area includes a lot of the Shannonside region, including Boyle, Castlerea, Roscommon town and Athlone.
May 12, 2025 08:27
Bishop Doran says he wouldn't be against priests being allowed to marry
He says the current ban could be changed by the new Pope.
May 9, 2025 13:29
LISTEN: Local Bishop got personal letter from new Pope only a month ago
Leo the 14th is the first pontiff to be elected from America.
May 9, 2025 07:23
Bishop says St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen will not be downgraded
The Dubliner yesterday took over as the Bishop of Achonry, which includes the west Roscommon town - while also remaining as the Bishop of Elphin.
Mar 31, 2025 17:12
New bishop of Achonry appeals for more vocations to tackle shortage of clergy
Kevin Doran has taken over as Bishop of Achonry and is remaining as Bishop of Elphin, as the two dioceses unite.
Mar 31, 2025 13:03
Bishop says merging of Achonry and Elphin dioceses is an opening to 'broader horizons'
Kevin Doran's homily will call for communities to enter into a 'new space' which will allow them to 'grow together as the people of God' under their new union.
Mar 30, 2025 15:10
Bishop Kevin Doran officially to take charge of Diocese of Achonry today
His installation Mass takes place in St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Mar 30, 2025 12:09
Concerns raised over smaller churches following amalgamation of two local dioceses
It was confirmed yesterday that Kevin Doran has been appointed as the new Bishop of Achonry.
Feb 17, 2025 17:54
LISTEN: New Bishop of Achonry outlines his priorities after securing new role
Bishop Doran, who has been the Apostolic Administrator of Achonry since last April, says this marks the next step in the planned reorganisation of the Tuam Province.
Feb 16, 2025 15:26Shannonside Newsletter
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