by Jerome Hughes AS he steps down from his role as St. Johnston Parish Priest after an admirable 55 years of service to the Catholic Church, Monsignor Dan Carr, a Fanad native, reflects on his life in changing times. Born in 1939 in Ballyheerin, Fanad, Mgr Carr received his education locally before answering his calling to […]
Monsignor Dan Carr has celebrated his last Mass
by Louise Doyle ST JOHNSTON Parish Priest Monsignor Dan Carr celebrated his final mass yesterday after 35 years in the parish. Mgr Carr’s family and friends joined with the parish community yesterday in prayer and celebration of his time as parish priest. Advertisement Following mass, refreshments were served in St Johnston and Carrigans Family Resource […]
Fr Michael Carney celebrates 40 years in the priesthood
By Diarmaid Doherty JUST prior to his ordination to the priesthood in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on June 19, 1983, Michael Carney had a favour to ask from his bishop. He wanted to be ordained in his hometown of Ballyshannon. Advertisement His father back home wasn’t well and Michael thought it might be easier on the […]
Carrigart Parish Priest celebrates special day
FR Charlie Byrne, PP Carrigart, celebrated the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood last weekend. A native of Kilcar, Fr Byrne was ordained in St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar, by the late Bishop Anthony McFeely on June 28, 1981. On Sunday Fr Charlie celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart. […]
Sadness as the Very Rev Dean John J Silke passes away
Born on May 7, 1926 in Creeslough, County Donegal, he was ordained on June 22, 1956 in Maynooth by Archbishop John Charles McQuaid.
PP disgusted at event planned for Letterkenny nightclub
The event has attracted a lot of controversy, promising free entry to people with red hair, offering to dye people’s hair red, and offering condoms