News - Bishop of Achonry
Children often pay the price when marriages break down - Bishop Doran
Today is the 30th anniversary of the divorce referendum.
Nov 24, 2025 17:21
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
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran says small churches may not have Mass every Sunday in the future - as he takes formal charge of Achonry
Over 500 parishioners and invited guests attended the ceremony this afternoon, which saw him become the 55th Bishop of Achonry.
Mar 30, 2025 17:50
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 15:26
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Kevin Doran as Bishop of Achonry
The announcement was made this morning during mass at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Nathy in Ballaghaderreen.
Feb 16, 2025 11:43
Tributes paid to outgoing Bishop of Achonry ahead of departure to Dublin
As well as being the local Bishop for the past four years, he was also the parish priest of the west Roscommon parish.
May 12, 2024 14:44
Bishop says church re-organisation is a positive move
Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry Diocese as part of the restructuring this week.
Apr 11, 2024 13:39
Bishop of Achonry says new appointment is 'bittersweet moment'
In a statement today, the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland said in time one Bishop will govern both the dioceses of Elphin and Achonry
Apr 10, 2024 16:58
Bishop of Achonry says story of Nativity speaks loudly to Irish people
He said the holiday is a celebration of the birth of Jesus and is a reminder to us all to extend a warm welcome to those fleeing conflict.
Dec 24, 2023 13:45
Bishop of Achonry to take part in fundraising walk in Mayo
The walk is in aid of the Irish Chaplaincy in London
Jul 3, 2023 17:27
Bishop of Achonry believes St Patrick's story can help understand refugee crisis
The Bishop says today is a chance to reflect on the parallels of St Patrick and Ukrainian refugees.
Mar 17, 2022 09:53
Bishop of Achonry urges people not to worry if they can't attend mass on December 24th or 25th
The Bishop of Achonry is urging people not to worry if they cannot attend mass on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. <div>Restrictions on the
Dec 8, 2020 11:24Shannonside Newsletter
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