Bishop-elect of Kerry ‘totally surprised’ by appointment

The bishop-elect of Kerry yesterday said he was “totally surprised” when Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown advised him of the appointment ten days ago.

Bishop-elect of Kerry ‘totally surprised’ by appointment
Fri, 03 May, 2013 - 01:00
Donal Hickey

Fr Ray Browne, parish priest of Kilgefin, Co Roscommon, in the Diocese of Elphin is the first bishop chosen for an Irish diocese by Pope Francis.

The Westmeath-born priest succeeds Dr Bill Murphy who has been in charge since 1995.

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