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Lanesboro man set to become first permanent deacon in Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise

Jul 30, 2025 08:26
By Shannonside News
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Lanesboro man set to become first permanent deacon in Diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise
Steven Donohoe with his wife, Sarah

Steven Donohoe will be ordained in around three years' time, after studying part-time in Maynooth and in his own time.

A Lanesboro man is set to become the first permanent deacon in the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise. Steven Donohoe will be ordained in around three years' time, after studying part-time in Maynooth and in his own time.

The 30-year-old is married to his wife, Sarah, and they have three children. Steven is also a youth worker and explains the three main roles a deacon has:

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