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'What a milestone, what a commitment' - local priests celebrate 60 years of priesthood

Jun 19, 2026 21:14
By Eoghan Murphy
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'What a milestone, what a commitment' - local priests celebrate 60 years of priesthood
The Mass was held in the Sacred Heart Church in Roscommon

The milestone was reached by Fathers Eugene McLoughlin and Joe McLoughlin.

A special Mass was held in Roscommon town tonight to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ordination of two local priests.

The milestone was reached by Fathers Eugene McLoughlin and Joe McLoughlin.

Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, Kevin Doran, was among those who celebrated the Mass.

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The two priests’ diamond jubilee was praised during the homily in the Sacred Heart Church:

Bishop Doran noted how both priests are from the parish of Ahascragh and Caltra in east Galway:

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