By Róise Collins A COLLECTION will be held in churches across the Diocese of Raphoe this weekend to support the community of Gaoth Dobhair in rebuilding their parish church. The proposed collection which take place on May 10 and 11 will support the devastated close knit community following a fire which destroyed St Mary’s Church, […]
Priest named as possible abuser served in Donegal
A deceased Jesuit priest accused of abuse served in Donegal in the 1980s, it has emerged. In a statement issued this afternoon, the Diocesan Administrator Fr Kevin Gillespie says the priest was one of a number named by the Jesuits as having been the subject of what have been deemed credible allegations of abuse against […]
Outpouring of support for woman after eulogy upset
by Louise Doyle A Donegal woman left devastated after she was not permitted to say a eulogy at the joint funeral of her parents, who died within hours of one another, has said she is “absolutely blown away” by support she has received. Jackie McGettigan, late of Bruckless, passed away on December 23, 2023. His […]
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.”
Fresh hope for vital counselling service
“We are conscious of how the closure of this service would affect local communities and the concern that this has caused across the county.”
Diocese plans for dwindling Mass attendees
A SNAPSHOT in time taken of the state of the 33 parishes in the Raphoe Diocese earlier this year shows a considerable decline in those attending church and a dwindling number of priests to minister to them. The results of the survey have led Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian to say that “our planning for […]
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 announced for Raphoe Diocese
BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian has announced a reshuffle of clerical positions in the Raphoe Diocese. In a statement released today, the Bishop’s Office revealed a number of changes including the retirement of Very Rev Cathal Ó Fearrai, Kilbarron, Balyshannon with Kilmacrennan’s Fr Paddy Dunne to replace him, effective from June 24. Very Rev Michael […]
Mass attendance survey to determine diocese shake-up
An attendance survey is set to be carried out at masses held throughout the Raphoe Diocese in February to determine the future of mass times and parish structures within the Diocese. As part of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan, results of the survey will be used to determine if there should be a reduction in the number of masses held in […]
Raphoe Diocese appoints two new Vicars General
The new bishop made the appointments just over a week ago, creating two posts where there was just one previously held by Monsignor Dan Carr.