New bishop of Clogher to be ordained in February
A number of Catholic parishes in Donegal have a new bishop. It follows the appointment of Monsignor Larry Duffy as the new bishop of the Diocese of Clogher. He is currently parish priest of Carrickmacross and administrator of the Parish of Magheracloone. Monsignor Duffy will be ordained as the new…
Bishop of Elphin calls for fight against abortion to continue
The Catholic bishop of Elphin says the fight against abortion must continue. And although abortion legislation has now been passed by the Dail, Bishop Kevin Doran says any law that suggests life is not deserving of protection has ‘no moral force’ and has to be resisted. He also suggests the…
Bishop says children of many faiths welcomed in Catholic schools
A Catholic bishop in the north west says part of the Catholic ethos is one of respect and inclusivity for all. Bishop of Elphin Diocese Kevin Doran was speaking to Ocean FM News following an agreement by the cabinet yesterday on changes that would make it illegal for Catholic primary…
New bishop of Raphoe will be ordained this Sunday
The new bishop of the Catholic diocese of Raphoe, which covers most of County Donegal, will be ordained during a special Mass on Sunday next in Letterkenny. The ceremony, in the Cathedral of Saints Eunan and Columba, will take place at 3pm. Monsignor Alan McGuckian, a Jesuit priest who is…
New bishop announced for Diocese of Raphoe
Father Alan McGuckian, a Jesuit priest, will be the new Bishop of Raphoe, which covers most of County Donegal. In making the announcement in the past few minutes, the Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, spoke of the new bishop’s background in education and communications, as well as…
Announcement expected on new bishop of Raphoe
It’s expected the successor to Bishop Philip Boyce of the Diocese of Raphoe will be announced this morning. The diocese covers most of County Donegal. It’s expected the announcement will be made after Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, which starts this morning at 10am. The chief celebrant will…