Very happy and fulfilled during time in Ossory says Archbishop-elect Dermot Farrell With a humble heart that I accepted Pope Francis’s invitation
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Departing Bishop of Ossory Dermot Farrell has said he was very happy and fulfilled during his time in this diocese, as he takes up his new role as Archbishop of Dublin.
It was confirmed earlier that - effective today - Archbishop-elect Farrell will replace the Most Reverend Archbishop Diarmuid Martin whose request for retirement has been accepted by Pope Francis.
Here is the address of Bishop Dermot Farrell on his appointment: It is with a humble heart that I accepted Pope Francis’s invitation to serve the people and clergy of the Diocese of Dublin as bishop. I am glad to accept the call to serve in Dublin, to be a pastor in this place, and in this community of faith. For the last three years I have been Bishop of Ossory where I have been very happy and fulfilled. As you will understand, I have
AN amateur scientist says he has finally given the elusive Loch Ness Monster a voice, thanks to the intricacies of the digital age. Gordon Holmes, from Shipley, has held a long term fascination for the creature, affectionately known as Nessie and has recorded sonar and video images of what he believes to be the creature during two decades of hunting. Now, using software he has found over the internet, it has been possible to put sound to the images he has captured of Nessie. Despite admitting, following eDNA testing of the water in September last year by New Zealand university Professor Neil Gemmell, that Nessie may be just a giant eel - eerie in itself – Mr Holmes remains dedicated to the legend that has been around since a written reference was made by Saint Columba on August 22 in 565 AD.
The Sorrow of Columbkill
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