Archbishop Farrell: “The real challenge is to see change as an opportunity for creative ways to sustain a viable and vibrant future for the faith communities of our Diocese”

by Oisin Walsh | Apr 6, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023

  Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell for Chrism Mass, Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin Homily “The spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for he has anointed me.  He has sent me to bring the good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to the captives,...

Address by Bishop-elect Paul Connell on his appointment by Pope Francis as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois

by Oisin Walsh | Apr 5, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023

Saint Mel’s Cathedral, Longford, Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois As we gather this morning on Spy Wednesday in the midst of the holiest of weeks in the Church calendar, there is no one more surprised to be here than I am.  When I was asked early last week by...

Archbishops and clergy congratulate Bishop-elect Paul Connell on his appointment by Pope Francis as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois

by Oisin Walsh | Apr 5, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023

On behalf of the Holy Father Pope Francis, the following announcement was made by Monsignor Julien Kaboré, Chargé d’Affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature in Ireland, at 11.00am in Saint Mel’s Cathedral, Longford Reverend and dear Father Thomas Healy, Diocesan...

Statement of Bishop Tom Deenihan, Bishop of Meath, Chair of the Council for Education of the Irish Bishops’ Conference and Chair of the Catholic Education Service, on the appointment of Rev Dr Paul Connell as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois

by Oisin Walsh | Apr 5, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023

I warmly welcome today’s appointment by Pope Francis of Father Paul Connell as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. Father Paul has the experience, the ability, the dedication and the faith to undertake this important appointment at this time. Father Paul has served the...

Pope Francis appoints Father Paul Connell as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois

by Oisin Walsh | Apr 5, 2023 | Latest, News Archive 2023

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Father Paul Connell, a priest of the Diocese of Meath, as the new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois.  The news of this Episcopal appointment will be made public this morning at 11.00am (12.00pm in the Vatican) by Monsignor...