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Bishop Kevin Doran

Bishop slams sin of filing false tax return

"Attitudes lead to actions" Bishop Kevin Doran tells Elphin pilgrims on annual diocesan pilgrimage to French shrine of Lourdes.

2015.08.31.

Bishop urges families to pray grace at mealtimes

“It can be very difficult for parents to provide for the material needs of their children" and there are children who live and sleep in very inadequate situations.

2015.08.17.

Bishop Doran pays tribute to poetry of WB Yeats

“True art has a close affinity with the world of faith ... art remains a kind of bridge to religious experience”.

2015.07.30.

Diocese criticises political parties’ church collections

Political parties which have advocated policies and introduced legislation undermining marriage and the right to life of the unborn unwelcome at church gates.

2015.07.13.

Bishop questions arguments based on emotion

“It is not for us to judge people, but that doesn't mean that we should not make objective moral judgements,” Bishop Kevin Doran.

2015.07.10.

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.

Yes vote was show of solidarity towards gays: Bishop

Iona Institute chairman calls on Irish Church “to start teaching its teachings”.

2015.05.25.

Bishop slates employers over zero-hour contracts

Practice involves workers who have to be available on a full-time basis but with a guarantee of no more than 25% actual employment and income.

2015.05.05.

Church leaders call for No vote in referendum

"The real question is whether same sex relationships differ significantly from opposite sex relationships and the answer is 'yes'," states the cross denominational response.

2015.04.11.

Reflect before you change marriage: bishops

"Mothers and fathers bring different, yet complementary, gifts and strengths into a child's life".

2015.03.11.

Family challenges leave couples reluctant to marry

Address by Bishop Kevin Doran on ‘The Synod on the Family and its Implications for our Understanding of Marriage’.

2015.02.24.

Children & Family Relationships bill before Cabinet

Legislators urged to press for amendments to bill over concerns about its impact on family life.

2015.02.17.

Bishops outline opposition to redefining marriage

New pastoral statement says "Marriage should be reserved for the unique and complementary relationship between a woman and a man.”

2014.12.04.

Bishop Doran launches pastoral letter on education

"Schools have to look to the education of the whole person, without ignoring the essential needs of the economy."

2014.11.20.

The devil exists and we must fight him: Pope

Catholic theology has not changed though existence of the devil has been downplayed says Irish bishop.

2014.10.31.

Individualism of selfie culture has dark side: Bishop

5th centenary celebrations of the birth of Carmelite St Teresa of Avila launched in Ireland.

2014.10.16.

Euthanasia can become a “duty to die”: Archbishop

On Church's Day for Life, Bishops cite inspiring example of Kerry teenager Donal Walsh and urge people to 'live life!'

2014.10.06.

Bishop Doran appeals for prayers for Iraq

Britain’s Prince Charles tells Chaldean Patriarch he is “heartbroken” by the situation in Iraq.

2014.09.07.

Bishop hits out at ‘dehumanising’ direct provision

“It is not reasonable that the [asylum] process should go on for years” Bishop Doran admonishes Government.

2014.08.18.

Vocations a priority for new Bishop of Elphin

Pope Francis asks Bishop Kevin Doran to give special care to the marginalised, the poor, those in prison and the sick.

2014.07.14.
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