The Bishop of Elphin, Most Rev Kevin Doran recently announced a number of diocesan changes.
A new Vocations Team has been appointed, comprising Fr Pat Lombard, Fr Chris Garrett, and Fr Raul Cino.
The following changes have been made with regards to Athlone/Athleague: Fr Innocent Sunu (CC Athlone) will be Curate at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish in Sligo, effective from August 1st. Fr Christopher Edebianga (PP Athleague) will be Curate at Saints 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.
The following changes have been made with regards to 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.
The following changes have been made with regards to Oran/Kilbride: Fr Pravin Dhason has resigned as Parish Priest of Oran and 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 Kilbride, effective August 31st.
Bishop Doran commented, “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”.
