News - Bishop Kevin Doran
Youngest Irish-born priest in Diocese of Elphin passes away
Fr. Donal Morris who was the Parish Priest of Kilbegnet and Glinsk, died yesterday morning.
Jan 17, 2025 08:08
Bishop of Elphin urges public to reach out to vulnerable people
Kevin Doran says, in his own life, Jesus was twice a refugee himself.
Dec 25, 2024 13:24
Bishop of Elphin calls for more Garda resources in Shannonside region
Kevin Doran also now leads the Diocese of Achonry, which includes Ballaghaderreen.
Nov 12, 2024 13:47
Bishop doesn't expect cathedral downgrade following dioceses merger
The historic building is the cathedral church of Achonry, which is set to amalgamate with the Diocese of Elphin.
Nov 11, 2024 14:10
INTERVIEW: Bishop Kevin Doran expects local dioceses to merge within two to four years
Bishop Doran recently held six meetings with parishioners on the issue, including in Strokestown, Castlerea and Athlone.
Nov 11, 2024 07:23
Parishioners claim they weren't informed of dioceses amalgamation meeting
Around 100 people gathered in the Athlone Springs Hotel in Monksland last night to share their views.
Sep 26, 2024 13:43
Close to 100 people in South Roscommon attend meeting with Bishop
Bishop Kevin Doran was addressing a meeting in Monksland last night to discuss the future amalgamation of the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin.
Sep 26, 2024 07:17
Just five priests under the age of 60 in Diocese of Achonry
Around 80 people attended a meeting in Strokestown last night to discuss the future of two local Dioceses.
Sep 17, 2024 13:21
Bishop to host meeting on future of local dioceses this evening
It was announced in April the dioceses would 'begin a process of leading towards a closer union'- and Bishop Doran now heads both of them
Sep 16, 2024 13:11
Bishop of Elphin apologises to victims of historic sexual abuse
In a statement released this afternoon, Bishop Kevin Doran said it would be naive to suggest child abuse wasn't a reality in schools which weren't run by Catholic religious orders.
Sep 5, 2024 16:57Shannonside Newsletter
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