A total of 13 men have begun training for the Catholic priesthood in Ireland this year including an unspecified number undergoing a one-year pre-seminary programme for those considering whether they have a vocation. Included were men from Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Croatia and the Czech republic. Meanwhile five men have been ordained to the Catholic priesthood in Ireland this year to date and two new Catholic bishops have been installed. On September 20th US-born Norman Allred was ordained at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Mullingar by Bishop of Meath Tom Deeniha. On Sunday August 30th former parish priest of Newbridge, Co Kildare was ordained Bishop of Achonry at the Cathedral of the Annunciation and St Nathy at Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.

Source: The Irish Times September 28, 2020 18:22 UTC