News - Catholic Church
Local campaigners criticise Vatican wedding of Conor McGregor
The initiative, led by Éist, the Zero Tolerance Midlands Campaign Committee, wrote to the Bishop of Meath expressing 'deep disappointment and profound concern'.
Dec 14, 2025 16:11
Local priest doesn't wear collar in big towns because of historic Church scandals
Canon Liam Devine was speaking ahead of a celebration Mass in St Paul's Church in Kilmurry on Friday night at 8.30.
Jun 17, 2025 13:22
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
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
Parishioners claim they weren't informed of dioceses amalgamation meeting
Around 100 people gathered in the Athlone Springs Hotel in Monksland last night to share their views.
Sep 26, 2024 13:43
Just five priests under the age of 60 in Diocese of Achonry
Around 80 people attended a meeting in Strokestown last night to discuss the future of two local Dioceses.
Sep 17, 2024 13:21
Campaign to keep popular local priest intensifies in South Roscommon
It comes as the Bishop of Elphin confirmed recently that Fr Michael Hickey would return to his order in Dublin after seven years in Roscommon.
Jul 16, 2024 13:25
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
Local dioceses to merge in a major re-organisation of the Catholic church
The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland said in time one Bishop will govern both the dioceses of Elphin and Achonry,
Apr 10, 2024 13:03
Number of new priests falling sharply says local Deacon
Chris Garrett will himself be ordained next week.
May 22, 2023 09:40
Roscommon native feels like 'new Bishop again' as he takes up Galway role
The Roscommon man has been a bishop in Clonfert since 2019.
Feb 11, 2022 13:12
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