Bishop announces several changes for Roscommon parishes
A number of diocesan changes have been confirmed by Bishop of Elphin, Most Rev. Kevin Doran.
The Bishop of Elphin, Most Rev. Kevin Doran, has announced a number of diocesan changes.
A new vocations team has been appointed, comprising Fr. Pat Lombard, Fr. Chris Garrett, Fr Raul Cino.
Athlone/Athleague/Cathedral: Fr. Innocent Sunu (CC Athlone) will be curate at St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish, Sligo, effective from August 1st.
Fr. Christopher Edebianga (PP Athleague) will be curate at St. Peter and Paul Athlone, effective from August 1st.
Fr. Michael Hickey (CC in Drum, Athlone) will be returning to his congregation, the Spiritans (Holy Ghost Fathers) at the end of August.
Knockcroghery/Athleague: Fr. Ray Milton will be Administrator of Athleague, in addition to his present responsibilities, effective from August 1st.
Fr. Joseph Ali will be priest in residence in Athleague and shared curate between Knockcroghery and Athleague, effective from August 1st.
Oran/Kilbride Cathedral: Fr. Pravin Dhason has resigned as PP Oran and PP Kilbride, and has been granted a period of study leave from August 31st until July 31st, 2025.
Fr. Victor Samugana (CC Cathedral Parish) will be Parish Priest of Oran and Parish Priest of Kilbride, effective August 31st.
“I am very grateful to all the priests who have generously agreed to accept these changes and I wish them every blessing as they take up their new assignments.
“I take this opportunity to thank Fr. Michael Hickey CSSp who has served generously in the parish of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone, for seven years, and well beyond the normal age of retirement.
“The appointment of a new Vocations team is a timely reminder that the provision of priests for the future requires that we all encourage vocations to the priesthood among our own parishioners now and that we actively accompany all those who are engaged in discerning the call of God in their lives,” said Bishop Doran.
