New head of Diocese for Kerry parishes

Catholic parishes in Kerry have a new head of the Diocese from today.

Father Raymond Browne has been ordained in St Mary's Cathedral in Killarney.

The 56-year-old parish priest at Ballagh in Co Roscommon said that he is deeply honoured that Pope Francis chose him as the new Bishop of Kerry.

Originally from Athlone in Co Westmeath, Fr Browne was ordained in 1982.