News - Diocese of Elphin
Main Elphin Diocese cathedral to reopen following restoration work
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Sligo has been closed for the past six months.
Jun 24, 2025 13:39
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
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
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 pour in following passing of beloved local priest
He grew up in Ballinaheglish, in the parish of Oran in Co. Roscommon where his parents Kathleen and Eamonn still live.
Jan 17, 2025 13:35
Bishop doesn't expect cathedral downgrade following dioceses merger
The historic building is the cathedral church of Achonry, which is set to amalgamate with the Diocese of Elphin.
Nov 11, 2024 14:10
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
Bishop to host meeting on future of local dioceses this evening
It was announced in April the dioceses would 'begin a process of leading towards a closer union'- and Bishop Doran now heads both of them
Sep 16, 2024 13:11
Public meetings to take place next week to discuss amalgamation of two local dioceses
Three meetings will also be held in Sligo and Mayo. It was announced in April the dioceses of Elphin and Achonry would merge, in a major reorganisation of the Catholic Church in the west of Ireland.
Sep 9, 2024 13:50
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
Film on life of Fr Edward Flanagan premieres in Sligo
In 1917, Fr Flanagan founded Boys Town in Omaha, USA, an orphanage and educational facility for poor and troubled boys.
Jul 27, 2023 13:37Shannonside Newsletter
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