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Vincent’s gets surprise donation from TV celebrity Maura Higgins

In making the donation to the Society of St Vincent De Paul’s (SVP) Vincent’s shops Maura Higgins asked that the clothes to be sold in Midlands/North West area as she wanted girls in rural communities to have access to the garments. The Love Island star said that she is very happy to endorse the great work of SVP.

2020.08.26.

Athlone parishes decide not to resume public Masses just yet

"I wish to remind all parishioners that the Sunday and Holy Day obligations are dispensed with for the time being,” said Bishop Cullinane of Waterford, urging caution among the faithful.

2020.07.09.

New Catholic secondary for Athlone and Roscommon

Coláiste Chiaráin is a symbol of the reality that Church and State work in the same space and serve the same people, says Bishop Doran

2017.11.26.

Abortion is a disability rights issue, Bishop Doran tells Athlone conference

If the inclusion of people with disability is a characteristic of a civilised society, why would we accept discrimination against unborn people with disability?

2017.10.22.

Major capital funding announcement for schools

Bishops of Elphin and Ossory welcome Minister of Education and Skills’ new capital investment programme for schools 2016 to 2021.

2015.11.18.

Soulmates Larry and Martina Hayes laid to rest

"Could anyone think of a sadder or more heart-rending way to celebrate your birthday than to attend the funeral of both of your parents?" - Fr Liam Devine.

2015.07.04.

Bishops offer condolences to Sousse tragedy families

Larry & Martina Hayes and Lorna Carty were “among those whose lives were stolen from them in a mindless act of violence" - Bishop Doran.

2015.06.29.

Violence can never be the answer priest warns

Funeral of victim of Fermanagh wedding killing takes place in Athlone.

2015.02.17.

New Bishop expresses revulsion over Athlone attacks

"No person should ever be marginalised or set aside," Bishop Duffy.

2013.10.07.
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