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More local parishes to be 'clustered' due to priests retiring next year
Bishop Paul Connell says a lot of the existing priests are ageing:
Aug 13, 2025 13:10
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
Local Bishop-elect to face unique challenges in new role
Bishop-elect Paul Connell will be ordained on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2023 17:50
Mullingar priest appointed new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
Bishop-elect Connell was ordained to the priesthood in 1982
Apr 5, 2023 11:02
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Announcement imminent of new Ardagh/Clonmacnoise Bishop
An announcement is expected tomorrow.
Apr 4, 2023 15:18
Tributes paid to Monsignor Charles Travers
Monsignor Travers died at the age of 94.
Jan 17, 2022 18:13
Date announced for rescheduled ordination of new Bishop of Achonry
The Diocese of Achonry has confirmed the rescheduled ordination of the new Bishop for the region will take place in August. Fr Paul Dempsey was
Jun 17, 2020 12:12
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