Church reform continues as Bishop Duignan to also lead Galway Diocese
Bishop Michael Duignan (right) has been announced as the new Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora, to replace Bishop Brendan Kelly (left)who is to retire, having reached his seventy-fifth birthday. Photos: Mike Shaughnessy
Staff reporter The Vatican’s reform of structures in the Church in Ireland took another step forward on Friday with news that Bishop of Clonfert Michael Duignan is to take over the running of the neighbouring Diocese of Galway. It is the first move in reforms that are expected to see a dramatic reduction in the…