News - Catholic Church
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
Local dioceses to merge in a major re-organisation of the Catholic church
The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland said in time one Bishop will govern both the dioceses of Elphin and Achonry,
Apr 10, 2024 13:03
Number of new priests falling sharply says local Deacon
Chris Garrett will himself be ordained next week.
May 22, 2023 09:40
Roscommon native feels like 'new Bishop again' as he takes up Galway role
The Roscommon man has been a bishop in Clonfert since 2019.
Feb 11, 2022 13:12
Local Bishop appointed Archbishop of Tuam
Bishop Duffy has served as Bishop for the Ardagh and Clonmacnois Diocese for the last 8 years.
Nov 10, 2021 11:04
Local Bishop urges caution as numbers allowed at mass to increase next week
From next Monday churches will be allowed to admit 50 per cent of their capacity for mass.
Sep 1, 2021 13:52
No fines issued after Gardai attend mass in Athlone
The incident occurred at a church in Athlone and was since been widely shared on social media
Apr 26, 2021 09:38
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