News - Bishop of Elphin
Almost 900 Ukrainians living in Roscommon homes this Christmas - as Bishop expresses 'solidarity' with refugees
They're staying in 280 houses around the county.
Dec 23, 2025 16:25
Bishop of Elphin and Achonry to be guest speaker at Knock Novena today
Today is family day during the nine-day novena, which is attracting around 150,000 people.
Aug 17, 2025 11:54
Bishop of Elphin urges public to reach out to vulnerable people
Kevin Doran says, in his own life, Jesus was twice a refugee himself.
Dec 25, 2024 13:24
Meeting being held today over local dioceses amalgamation plans
It's the last of six meetings the Bishop of Elphin is hosting over the issue.
Oct 5, 2024 09:15
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
Much loved bishop to celebrate his final mass in Ballaghaderreen today
The dioceses of Achonry and Elphin are to merge, with the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry.
May 12, 2024 09:17
Bishop of Elphin encourages focus on giving than receiving this Christmas
Bishop Kevin Doran has paid tribute to those across the region who give of their time towards pastoral or charitable causes.
Dec 26, 2023 11:06
Toxic masculinity and aggressive feminism highlighted by local Bishop
Bishop Doran says he believes that "toxic masculinity" can be like two sides of the same coin.
Jan 30, 2023 14:27
Bishop says LGBTI community should not have to live in fear
The Bishop was speaking at Easter Vigil Mass tonight.
Apr 16, 2022 21:16
Bishop of Elphin urges people to consider vaccination facts
The Bishop took to Twitter yesterday to share his thoughts.
Oct 16, 2021 12:23
Shannonside Minister hopeful advice relating to communions can change in coming weeks
Bishops of Elphin, Clogher, Meath, Raphoe, and Waterford and Lismore have all stated that scheduled ceremonies would proceed in line with public health regulations
Aug 3, 2021 17:00
Bishop of Elphin confirms plans to offer communions in Diocese
The communions are to go-ahead despite public health advice against them
Jul 30, 2021 12:52
New law criminalises religious worship according to local Bishop
The new law could see people faced with fines or possible jail time if they attend events, including mass, as part of further measures in the fight against coronavirus.
Apr 19, 2021 13:12
Bishop of Elphin says church has to accept cancellation of confirmations with reluctance
The Bishop of Elphin says they were left with no option but to defer confirmations until the Autumn, given the government's decision not to
Mar 4, 2021 07:45Shannonside Newsletter
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