The longest serving bishop in Ireland

The longest serving bishop in Ireland Bishop Donal McKeown. Photo: Chai Brady.

When Bishop Donal was appointed auxiliary bishop in Down and Connor, a brother priest joked: “How the hell did you slip through?” He still laughs at the memory. Bishop Donal, the son of a watchmaker, is conscious that his time as Bishop of Derry is coming to a close. He formally resigned on April 12…

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