Bishop Kevin Doran appointed Bishop of Achonry

Bishop Kevin Doran has been appointed as the new Bishop of Achonry.

Bishop Doran remains as Bishop of Elphin despite his appointment with both dioceses joined in “persona episcopi”, to be pastorally administered by one Bishop.

A native of Dublin, Bishop Doran was appointed Bishop of Elphin in April 2014 and ordained Bishop on 13 July 2014.

He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin in July 1977.

Bishop Doran currently serves as Chairperson of the Council for Life, and the Committee for Theology of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.  He is also a member of the Council for Justice and Peace.