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Local bishop 'regrets' altar-serving is being 'abandoned' in many parishes
Yesterday all Irish bishops encouraged people to return to going to Mass every Sunday.
Sep 1, 2025 07:23
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran reacts to election of new Pope
May 8, 2025 20:55
Local senator describes disgraced bishop Brendan Comiskey as "very well-loved" and "lovable" person
The former Bishop of the Ferns, who resigned following his failure to deal with allegations of abuse, died on Tuesday.
Apr 30, 2025 17:18
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran says Pope Francis "challenged us to think about what it means to be Christian"
On February 14th, Francis was admitted to hospital for treatment of bronchitis, where he was later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
Apr 21, 2025 11:28
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
Ceremony to mark official installation of new Bishop of Achonry
Kevin Doran was appointed by Pope Francis as bishop of the diocese in February.
Mar 11, 2025 17:26
Bishop Dempsey blasts negativity towards Church during final Mass in Ballaghaderreen
Paul Dempsey is leaving west Roscommon to become an Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin on May 26th, after heading the Achonry diocese for the past four years.
May 13, 2024 07:13
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
Local Bishop-elect to face unique challenges in new role
Bishop-elect Paul Connell will be ordained on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2023 17:50
New Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois to be ordained on Sunday
The ceremony gets underway at 3 o' clock on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2023 13:50
Mullingar priest appointed new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
Bishop-elect Connell was ordained to the priesthood in 1982
Apr 5, 2023 11:02
Local Bishop urges people to keep the faith this Christmas
The Bishop hopes the coming year will be one of health for all in the region.
Dec 24, 2022 10:39
Every catholic should feel welcome to take Holy Communion says local Bishop
Bishop Doran believes no one should decide on another's entitlement to receive the sacrament
Aug 22, 2022 14:29
Church stands at ''threshold'' moment according to local bishop
He was installed on Sunday.
May 3, 2022 14:06Shannonside Newsletter
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