Clerical changes announced as Mgr Dan Carr to retire


Bishop Alan McGuckian, SJ, has announced a number of clerical changes in the Raphoe Diocese.  Monsignor Dan Carr has announced his retirement as the parish priest in St Johnston. Mgr Carr has been the Parish Priest in St Johnston for over 30 years. Advertisement From the weekend of October 14/15, the St Johnston parish will […]


Fr Paddy Dunne to proceed with move to Ballyshannon


THE campaign in Kilmacrennan to prevent Parish Priest Fr Paddy Dunne being moved to Ballyshannon has come to an end as the popular priest decided he will do what Bishop Alan McGuckian has requested. The Donegal News can confirm that those organising last Friday night’s vigil in Kilmacrennan and the petition to retain their much-loved […]


Clerical changes for Raphoe Diocese


BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a reshuffle of clerical positions in the diocese. In a statement released today, the Bishop’s Office revealed a number of changes including the decision by Canon Dinny McGettigan, Parish Priest of Raphoe to retire after 53 years.  Fr Eamonn Kelly, Administrator, Conwal and Leck will move to become […]


Clerical changes in Raphoe diocese revealed


THE NEW Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a major reshuffle of clerical positions in the diocese. In a statement released by the Diocesan Secretary, Fr Michael McKeever, it was revealed that Fr Gerard Cunningham, CC, Fintown and Administrator in the Glenties has been appointed the Parish Priest in the Glenties (Iniskeel). Fr Donnchadh […]