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Athlone native to serve dual roles following Bishop of Galway appointment
Athlone native, Michael Duignan, has been appointed Bishop of Galway, confirmation of the news emerging on Friday morning last.
Pope announces new Bishop of Galway and accepts retirement of Bishop Kelly
It was confirmed this morning (Friday) that His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the request for retirement of Bishop Brendan Kelly, heretofore Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora; and has appointed Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Clonfert, to minister simultaneously as Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora.
People have been hurt by the experience of church, says new Archbishop of Tuam
People have been hurt by their experience of Church and now must be listened to, the new Archbishop of Tuam, Francis Duffy said on Sunday after he was installed at a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Assumption held before a reduced audience in line with Covid restrictions.
Many people have been hurt by the experience of church, says new Archbishop of Tuam
Many people have been hurt by their experience of Church and must be listened to, the new Archbishop of Tuam, Francis Duffy said today after he was installed at a ceremony at the Cathedral of the Assumption held before a small audience in line with restrictions.
Athlone resident co-writes gospel themed book ‘The Deep End’
Athlone resident, Triona Doherty has co-written ‘The Deep End’, a publication which invites the reader to come on a journey, through the story of Luke’s Gospel, to follow Jesus in the short years of his ministry.
Cathaoirleach welcomes Knock Shrine elevation
The Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Richard Finn, has welcomed the recent elevation in status of Knock Shrine by Pope Francis to a designated international sanctuary of special eucharistic and Marian devotion.
Pope Francis recognises Knock Shrine as International Sanctuary of Special Eucharistic and Marian Devotio
Fr Richard Gibbons, PP and Rector of Knock Shrine has expressed gratitude on behalf of Knock Shrine for the great honour given to it by Pope Francis in officially recognising Knock as both a Eucharistic and Marian Shrine.
Pope Francis to honour Knock Shrine with special status
Pope Francis, through the Pontifical Council for the promotion of the New Evangelisation, will officially recognise the unique status of Knock as an International Marian and Eucharistic Shrine today (Friday, March 19) the Feast of St Joseph.
Why not go on a car fast this lent?
Mayo County Council's road safety office is appealing for people observing Lent to look at one more thing –encouraging people to reduce their car usage for Lent.
It is vital to see a meaning in self-isolation, say Poor Clares
As always, in a time of crisis, people look to the Poor Clares to help with their prayers. In addition, in the current situation, it has struck people that this is a community of women who are living in a sort of self isolation – by choice. How do they cope with this and how are they coping now?
