News - paul connell

'Recommit to presence of God in our lives' - Bishop Paul Connell's Christmas message

Paul Connell says God is with us throughout our fears, pains, joys and sorrows.

Dec 25, 2025 12:15

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

Watch and listen live to ordination of Bishop Paul Connell

The ordination will see Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of All Ireland as principal consecrator, assisted by the Archbishop of Tuam Francis Duffy, and Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan

Jun 18, 2023 10:00

Local Bishop-elect to face unique challenges in new role

Bishop-elect Paul Connell will be ordained on Sunday.

Jun 16, 2023 17:50

New Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois to be ordained on Sunday

The ceremony gets underway at 3 o' clock on Sunday.

Jun 16, 2023 13:50

Mullingar priest appointed new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise

Bishop-elect Connell was ordained to the priesthood in 1982

Apr 5, 2023 11:02

Shannonside Newsletter

Phone: 0818 22 7777 Text: 087 1200 900 [email protected]

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today