IRELAND
Westmeath Independent
Athlone native Fr Raymond Browne has been appointed the new Bishop of Kerry by His Holiness Pope Francis today.
The 56-year-old has been Parish Priest of Kilgefin in Roscommon in the diocese of Elphin for the last five years.
The new bishop takes over from Bishop William Murphy, who has held the position for the last 18 years. He had previously announced his resignation after reaching the retirement age of 75.
Born in Chapel Street, Athlone, Fr Browne was first ordained a priest back in 1982 in the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone. He has previous served as a priest in Sligo and Roscommon town.
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