News - Kevin Doran
Ireland lost 300 primary school classrooms in a year due to abortion - Bishop Kevin Doran
He cited official figures showing 10,852 babies were aborted in Ireland in 2024.
Feb 9, 2026 08:12
Baptising babies doesn't take their freedom away - Bishop Kevin Doran
In a wide-ranging interview, Bishop Kevin Doran discussed baptisms, falling marriage rates, the future patronage of schools, and Catholic Schools Week.
Jan 21, 2026 13:10
Bishop Doran to celebrate Mass today in Boyle to mark significant milestone
The Diocese of Achonry and Elphin is commemorating 50 years of boards of management in Catholic primary schools.
Jan 20, 2026 07:18
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran expresses solidarity with refugees in Christmas message
Kevin Doran says, when migrants come here, they often bring gifts that benefit our society.
Dec 25, 2025 12:59
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
One new priest needed every year in the diocese - Bishop Kevin Doran
Bishop Kevin Doran was speaking at a special Mass in Killaraght, near Boyle, yesterday.
Nov 24, 2025 13:29
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
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
Roscommon priest, based in US, 'thrilled' with new Pope appointment
Pope Leo The 14th became the first ever US pontiff last Thursday.
May 12, 2025 13:41
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran reacts to election of new Pope
May 8, 2025 20:55
Bishop Kevin Doran to hold special Mass for Pope Francis in Ballaghaderreen
It will be celebrated by the Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, Kevin Doran, in St Nathy's Cathedral at 6pm on Friday.
Apr 21, 2025 17:16
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
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran says small churches may not have Mass every Sunday in the future - as he takes formal charge of Achonry
Over 500 parishioners and invited guests attended the ceremony this afternoon, which saw him become the 55th Bishop of Achonry.
Mar 30, 2025 17:50
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 17:26Shannonside Newsletter
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