Mgr Kevin Gillespie to manage the Diocese of Raphoe


Gweedore native Monsignor Kevin Gillespie will manage the Diocese of Raphoe until Bishop Alan McGuckian’s permanent replacement is appointed by Pope Francis. A statement confirming the news has been issued by the diocese: ‘Following the transfer of the Most Reverend Alan McGuckian, SJ, to the Diocese of Down and Connor, which took effect on 19th […]

Parishioners to hold candlelit vigil in attempt to keep Fr Paddy Dunne 


 PARISHIONERS in Kilmacrennan are holding a candlelit vigil as part of their campaign to keep Fr Paddy Dunne as parish priest in the area.  The candlelit vigil is being held in the Kilmacrennan Chapel car park on Friday night at 9pm. Candles will be provided. It comes as the Bishop’s office announced a number of changes […]

Birthday celebrations for Bishop Alan


BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday following the Confirmation of pupils at Kilmacrennan school. The bishop was lured outside the school for photographs to allow the birthday cake to be produced and then it was taken to the Clanree Hotel where everyone enjoyed it after dinner. Speaking to the Donegal […]

New clergy appointments for the Diocese of Raphoe


BISHOP Alan McGuckian has announced a number of clergy appointments in the Raphoe Diocese. Very Rev James Gillespie, PP, Falcarragh is moving to Donegal Town (Tawnawilly) to replace Very Rev Niall Coll. Rev John Boyce, CC, Arranmore Island will be replacing Very Rev James Gillespie as Parish Priest of Falcarragh. Advertisement While Rev John Attoh, […]

Anger as priest tells people to ‘get back to mass’


PARISHIONERS across Donegal are being encouraged to continue watching religious services through the webcam rather than returning to Mass. The Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop Alan McGuckian, has reiterated the church’s position that people who are vulnerable or unwell should stay at home and continue, if possible, to participate in the celebration of Mass via the […]