Achonry is a Roman Catholic Diocese in the West of Ireland. There are twenty-three parishes in the diocese - eleven each in Counties Sligo and Mayo and one, the Cathedral Parish, in Co. Roscommon.
The Patron saint of our Diocese is St. Nathy and our secondary Patroness is St. Attracta. The Cathedral, dedicated to The Annunciation and St. Nathy is in Ballaghaderreen and was built in the 1850's. Two volumes of the History of our diocese have been written by Fr Liam Swords - "A Hidden Church" and "A Dominant Church". Sadly Fr Liam died earlier this year. May he rest in peace.
Our bishop is Brendan Kelly and he works with the people, religious and priests of the diocese in fostering an atmosphere of prayer and reflection, rooted in family and parish life. The diocese, though arguably small in size, is big on commitment and anxious to live the Gospel message in word and fact. Our parishes work together and in four clustered groups where there is Pastoral co-operation between the priests and parish teams.
Our diocesan website is our virtual voice in the communication of God's Word to our diocese and beyond. It seeks to introduce you to our diocese and its people. We hope for those of you living away from home it may be a touchstone, whereby you maintain contact with your people and your roots.
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