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06 Sept 2025

Clerical changes announced for Raphoe Diocese

Bishop Alan McGuckian encourages prayer for Pope Francis’ Pan-Amazon synod

Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe,

Bishop Alan McGuckian, SJ, has announced the following clerical changes in the Raphoe Diocese.

Very Rev Cathal Ó Fearraí, PP, VF, Kilbarron to retire. 

Very Rev Patrick Dunne, PP, Kilmacrenan to be PP, Kilbarron (Ballyshannon) effective from June 24, 2023. 

Very Rev Michael McKeever, PP, VG, Gartan and Termon to be in addition PP, Kilmacrenan 

Rev Martin Chambers, Chaplain Letterkenny University Hospital to be CC, Kilmacrenan and  Termon, resident in Termon. 

Rev Francis Ferry, CC, Mountcharles, & Drimarone to be Chaplain, Letterkenny University Hospital. 

Very Rev Seamus Dagens to be AP, Mountcharles & Drimarone. 

Appointments effective as and from June 10, unless stated otherwise. 

Bishop McGuckian, SJ, said he would like to thank all those who have accepted these new appointments in the Diocese. 

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