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Roscommon priest says women and married men should be allowed become priests
Fr Flanagan, who has been based in the US throughout his career as a priest, says the Church is going through a crisis in Ireland, but it can be overcome.
Aug 19, 2024 17:15
Local dioceses to merge in a major re-organisation of the Catholic church
The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland said in time one Bishop will govern both the dioceses of Elphin and Achonry,
Apr 10, 2024 13:03
Number of new priests falling sharply says local Deacon
Chris Garrett will himself be ordained next week.
May 22, 2023 09:40
Mullingar priest appointed new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
Bishop-elect Connell was ordained to the priesthood in 1982
Apr 5, 2023 11:02
Toxic masculinity and aggressive feminism highlighted by local Bishop
Bishop Doran says he believes that "toxic masculinity" can be like two sides of the same coin.
Jan 30, 2023 14:27
Shock in Athlone as Franciscans confirm decision to leave town
The order has been in the town for 800 years.
Oct 18, 2022 12:39
Every catholic should feel welcome to take Holy Communion says local Bishop
Bishop Doran believes no one should decide on another's entitlement to receive the sacrament
Aug 22, 2022 14:29
Vatican to have no say in ownership of Maternity Hospital- healthcare group
They've leased the land to the state for 299 years.
May 5, 2022 17:51
Pope appoints Bishop of Clonfert to Galway Diocese
Bishop Duignan will oversee both Diocese as part of his new role.
Feb 11, 2022 11:18
Funeral of Ashling Murphy takes place in Offaly
Students from Durrow National School formed a guard of honour.
Jan 18, 2022 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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