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Changes announced for some parishes in Elphin diocese

Aug 6, 2020 17:38 By Shannonside News
Changes announced for some parishes in Elphin diocese
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The Bishop of Elphin has announced a number of changes to parishes across the diocese. In total, four new appointments have been made by Bishop

The Bishop of Elphin has announced a number of changes to parishes across the diocese.

In total, four new appointments have been made by Bishop Kevin Doran in local parishes in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.

In the parish of Ballintubber/Ballymoe, Fr Pat O'Toole has been appointed as the Pastoral Coordinator since June 1st, Deacon John Mahony has been appointed Administrator while former Parish Priest Fr Joe Poole has returned to his own congregation for an assignment there.

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In the Parish of Oran, Fr Pravin Shason, who was curate in Roscommon has been appointed parish priest after Fr Irek Kuzmicki returned to his diocese in his native Poland.

Most recently a curate in Knockroghery, Fr Evaristus Nkede, has been appointed parish priest in Kilglass, Rooskey and Slatta following the recent passing of Fr Martin Mulvaney.

Elsewhere, following the retirement of Fr Brian Conway at the end of April, Colette Furlong and Fr Hugh McGonagle have been appointed to the Diocesan Healthcare Chaplaincy Team.

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