Pope Francis accepts the resignation of Bishop MacDaid due to ill health

01 Oct 2016

The Holy Father Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Liam MacDaid, Bishop of Clogher, due to ill health.

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Notes for Editors

  • Bishop Liam MacDaid was ordained as Bishop of Clogher in July 2010.
  • The Diocese of Clogher is a cross-border diocese which includes the counties of Monaghan, Fermanagh and portions of Tyrone, Donegal, Louth and Cavan.  The diocesan Cathedral of Saint Macartan is located in Monaghan town.

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