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The Life and Ministry of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Bishop-elect Paul Connell

Bishop-elect of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell, is a native of Mullingar, Co Westmeath. He was born on 27 January 1958, the second of four children to Thomas and Philomena Connell. He began his primary education with Mrs Katherine Mullaly ...

16 Apr 2023 at 09:04

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PICTURES | New Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois tells Longford mass goers of 'daunting' responsibility

Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery Pope Francis has appointed Mullingar native Father Paul Connell as the new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. News of this Episcopal appointment was announced to mass goers in Longford’s St ...

13 Apr 2023 at 13:00

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New role for Longford curate as Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois deals with ‘ongoing shortage of available clergy’

A Longford curate has been appointed to a new role by Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell following the retirement of three parish priests in Leitrim and an ‘ongoing shortage of available clergy’. Fr Joseph Ukut, who is Longford ...

24 Aug 2023 at 16:13

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Longford parish welcomes Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell for Confirmation ceremony

Thirty-one young people received their Confirmation at a recent ceremony held in St Brigid’s Church, Ardagh. The occasion marked the first visit of Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell to the parish. Fr Vinny Connaughton PP ...

26 Mar 2024 at 11:00

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Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois return to Lourdes following hiatus during pandemic

The sanctuary of Lourdes is preparing to welcome pilgrims to their Acueil in 2023 after being closed for almost 3 years due to Covid-19. The Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois will return on their annual pilgrimage which will span ...

05 Feb 2023 at 14:00

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Disenfranchised Longford grassroots ask Bishops to restore public Mass

Over 2,200 Catholics, representing all the dioceses of Ireland, have asked their Bishops to restore public worship in an open declaration/petition. In less than one week a couple of thousand people, incudling 44 from the diocese ...

11 Mar 2021 at 12:24

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Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois says 'shocking' Bord na Móna job cuts announcement could force midlands region back into recession

News of the impending cuts were announced yesterday (Wednesday) as part of the company's ongoing plans to decarbonise and move from peat production towards more renewable forms of renewable energy. ALSO READ: Jobs blow as Bord ...

25 Oct 2018 at 11:01

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Longford celebrating St Patrick's Day: Bells in St Mel's Cathedral and in churches across diocese of Ardagh & Clonmacnois will be rung

To celebrate our national patron, bells in St Mel's Cathedral Longford and in parish churches across the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois will be rung at 11am this Saint Patrick's Day (Tuesday, March 17). “At this time, due ...

17 Mar 2020 at 11:45

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Public celebration of mass and confirmation throughout Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois CANCELLED

In line with coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions, the public celebration of mass and confirmation throughout the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois has been CANCELLED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT and this will remain the situation ...

13 Mar 2020 at 23:24

Longford Town

Mass will be broadcast daily via webcam from St Mel's Cathedral, Longford and St Mary's Church, Granard

The Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois has announced the cancellation of all public masses in keeping with government advice yesterday but all churches will stay open for people to visit, and mass will be available via ...

14 Mar 2020 at 16:44

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Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois 'open' to debate on married priests

Bishop Duffy was speaking to the Leader on Monday after it emerged that no young men from the diocese entered the seminary this year. “Priests are not allowed to get married in the Catholic tradition and some people ...

13 Jan 2018 at 18:00

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Video: Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Francis Duffy impressed by good humour of Pope Francis

“It was a good experience for the Bishops,” admitted Bishop Duffy. “It was a good opportunity for Bishops to meet and share ideas and to get to know each other more.” He said they met with Pope Francis for two ...

20 Feb 2017 at 17:37

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