News - Kevin Doran
Appointment of bishop marks hopeful future for St. Nathy's Cathedral
The Diocese of Achonry had been without a bishop for almost a year until Kevin Doran got the job yesterday.
Feb 17, 2025 08:37
Meeting being held today over local dioceses amalgamation plans
It's the last of six meetings the Bishop of Elphin is hosting over the issue.
Oct 5, 2024 09:15
Meeting in south Roscommon tonight to discuss dioceses amalgamation
It's taking place in the Athlone Springs Hotel at 7pm, which will be led by Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran.
Sep 25, 2024 13:13
Memorial statue for popular Roscommon priest to be unveiled today
Father Raymond Browne spent 34 years in Kilbride Parish before he died in November 2020, at the age of 92.
Sep 8, 2024 09:15
Bishop of Elphin encourages local people to pray over Relics of Lourdes, as they tour region
The relics will be taken to St Mel's Cathedral in Longford, St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen, and the Church of the Risen Christ in Kiltoom, over the next two months.
Sep 4, 2024 13:21
Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes to arrive at Knock Airport today, in historic visit
Bishop Kevin Doran, who has been on the pilgrimage, will bring the relics home today.
Sep 4, 2024 07:36
Popular priest to leave south Roscommon parish next week
A recent petition received over 2,000 signatures calling on church leaders to allow Fr Michael Hickey to remain in the parish.
Aug 28, 2024 13:31
Tributes paid to outgoing Bishop of Achonry ahead of departure to Dublin
As well as being the local Bishop for the past four years, he was also the parish priest of the west Roscommon parish.
May 12, 2024 14:44
Much loved bishop to celebrate his final mass in Ballaghaderreen today
The dioceses of Achonry and Elphin are to merge, with the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry.
May 12, 2024 09:17
Local Bishop believes people have rights to assemble at abortion facilities
He believes legislation should not be introduced to prevent gatherings outside these facilities.
May 15, 2023 13:13
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
Bishop of Elphin urges people to consider vaccination facts
The Bishop took to Twitter yesterday to share his thoughts.
Oct 16, 2021 12:23
Shannonside Minister hopeful advice relating to communions can change in coming weeks
Bishops of Elphin, Clogher, Meath, Raphoe, and Waterford and Lismore have all stated that scheduled ceremonies would proceed in line with public health regulations
Aug 3, 2021 17:00
Bishop of Elphin confirms plans to offer communions in Diocese
The communions are to go-ahead despite public health advice against them
Jul 30, 2021 12:52Shannonside Newsletter
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