Embrace synod to become ‘listening Church’ – Bishop Connell

Embrace synod to become ‘listening Church’ – Bishop Connell Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran takes the opportunity to film members of the clergy entering St Mel’s Cathedral for the ordination. Photos: Brian Farrell

Ireland’s newest bishop has said that the synodal path inaugurated by Pope Francis is an opportunity for the Church to become more participatory. Speaking after his ordination in St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford on Sunday, Bishop Paul Connell, new Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, said: “Placing our faith and trust in God involves, above all,…

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