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Diocese ‘imports’ priests to solve shortage crisis

Clonfert has become the first West of Ireland diocese to “import” priests from Nigeria to take up ministry.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Longford's St Mel's Cathedral destroyed by fire

An historic cathedral was destroyed today in a Christmas Day fire.

Fri, 25 Dec, 2009

Priest steps aside amidst sexual misconduct probe

A Co Longford priest has stepped aside from his ministry amidst an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.

Mon, 29 May, 2006

Public hearings into abuse at girls’ school

THE Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse is to begin public hearings into allegations of abuse at an industrial school for girls in Co Longford when it resumes in the New Year.

Thu, 30 Dec, 2004

Heresy hearing for priest who questions Christ's divinity

An Irish priest who said Christ was neither a saviour nor divine was today hauled before senior churchmen and accused of heresy.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2002