Diocese of Achonry
“Companions on the journey”
Bishop’s Welcome
I am delighted to welcome you to our website! The Diocese of Achonry has twenty-three parishes in Counties Roscommon, Sligo, and Mayo. The patron saints of the Diocese are St. Nathy and St. Attracta. The Cathedral of the Annunciation and St. Nathy is situated in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.
In baptism we were called to be disciples of Christ. In that grace filled moment we entered into communion with Christ and one another. Pope Benedict reminded us that we are all “co-responsible” for the life of the Church. Pope Francis emphasises “synodality” (walking together) as a model of being Church. In Achonry we walk together as disciples, conscious that we are all “co-responsible” for the life the Church in our Diocese.
I hope you find our website helpful and informative. If there is any further information you need, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the Diocesan Office.
Wishing you every blessing!
+Paul Dempsey,
Bishop of Achonry.
UNIVERSAL SYNOD'S SYNTHESIS REPORT
In the late afternoon of Saturday 28 October 2023, the members of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops adopted the Synthesis Report which was initially published in Italian. The official report is now also available in English. Please click on the link below to read full version.
SAFEGUARDING IN THE DIOCESE OF ACHONRY
Parishes and Contact Info
Many of our parishes have Webcam, Facebook or YouTube connections for ONLINE MASSES.
FOR LIST AND OR TO FIND YOUR LOCAL CHURCH
CLICK HERE
If you would like to support your local parish at this time, you may do so through our online donations. Donations received will be passed on to your parish. Thank you for your support
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MAKING YOUNG PEOPLE VISIBLE IN THEIR CHURCH, COMMUNITY & SOCIETY
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON JOHN PAUL 11 AWARDS IN THE DIOCESE OF ACHONRY
DIOCESAN BISHOP
Bishop Paul Dempsey
Bishop’s House
Convent Road
Ballaghaderreen
Co. Roscommon.
F45 H004
Tel. 094-986 0034
DIRECTOR OF SAFEGUARDING
Ms Helen Diskin
SAFEGUARDING OFFICE
Bishop’s House
Convent Road
Ballaghaderreen
Co. Roscommon.
F45 H004
Tel. 087-051 6888
DIOCESAN OFFICE
Ms Bernie Mulligan
Sr Pat Casey
Bishop’s House
Convent Road
Ballaghaderreen
Co. Roscommon.
F45 H004
Tel. 094-986 0034