Three Kerrymen start training to become deacons

THREE Kerry men have started training to become deacons in the Catholic Church.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2010 - 01:00

Donal Hickey

A programme for a permanent diaconate in the Kerry Diocese was announced a year ago, following approval from Rome for its introduction in Ireland.

Three applicants – Conor Bradley, Milltown, Raymond Gilbourne, Millstreet, and Jean Yves Letanneur, Sneem – have now begun a first-year programme at the Dominican Ennismore Conference Centre, in Cork.

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Courts Place: Rome Place: Ireland Place: Dominican Ennismore Conference Centre Place: Cork Person: Conor Bradley Person: Milltown Person: Raymond Gilbourne Person: Millstreet Person: Jean Yves Letanneur Person: Sneem Organisation: Catholic Church Organisation: Kerry Diocese Organisation: Second Vatican Council

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