Bishop Doran describes speculation around restrictions as unhelpful
There are fears that the latest restrictions that are being suggested by NPHET to halt the spread of Covid-19 could a lead to serious disruption when it comes to the staging of religious services over Christmas. There are reports that a 50% capacity could be placed on the numbers…
Church leaders join calls for 100% redress on defective blocks
‘Families are facing homelessness and serious debt’ due to damage caused by mica and pyrite. That’s according to the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran. Church leaders in the Catholic and Church of Ireland faiths across the country have joined calls on the government to provide 100% redress for those impacted…
Bishop Doran welcomes appointment of new Archbishop of Dublin
The Pope has accepted the retirement request from the Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin. He turned 75 earlier this year and, under Vatican rules, members of the clergy must offer to resign when they reach that age. The Most Reverend Dr Dermot Farrell, has been appointed his successor.…
Bishop Doran appeals to parishioners to push for attendance at Church services
A leading Catholic Church figure says the Church is ‘not an online community’. Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, made the comments during yesterday’s Mass in Sligo Cathedral Broadcast on OceanFM. Businessman, Declan Ganley, has gone to court over Level 5 restrictions what he claims breach his constitutional rights.…
Bishop of Elphin says Knock Papal visit brought people together
The Pope has flown back to Rome after a two-day visit to Dublin and Knock dominated by the legacy of church abuse scandals. Speaking in Knock yesterday, has described the child abuse scandals that have rocked the Catholic church as ‘an open wound.’ Addressing an attendance of tens of thousands…