FORMER Donegal priest, Eamonn Crossan, from Letterkenny, was sentenced yesterday for crimes committed against a minor. Crossan (73), a former priest of the Diocese of Raphoe, appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court via Videolink yesterday, where a five-year sentence was imposed on him. In the wake of the sentencing, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie reiterated an apology on behalf of the […]
Msgr Kevin Gillespie issues apology to abuse victim
“The crimes committed by Eamonn Crossan have caused terrible damage to the lives of his victims and they bring shame upon our diocese.”
Bishop of Raphoe announces clerical changes
THE Bishop of Raphoe, Most Rev Alan McGuckian, SJ, has announced the following clergy appointments in the diocese. Rev Dr Niall Coll returns to the diocese after 19 years lecturing in St Mary’s University College, Belfast, to take up the position of Parish Priest of Drumholm (Ballintra), effective September 11. Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Adm St […]
Clerical changes under way in Raphoe diocese
A native of Gweedore, Mgr Gillespie works for the Congregation for the Clergy in Rome while he is also a Papal Master of Ceremonies for Pope Francis