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06 Sept 2025

FLASHBACK: Long-standing Kilkenny priest bestowed with new title

The Castlecomer native has been a highly-regarded priest locally for many years

FLASHBACK: Long-standing Kilkenny priest bestowed with new title

Fr Dan Carroll (Right) with Bishop Niall Coll

St John's Parish Priest in Kilkenny City, Fr Dan Carroll, received a momentous honour from Pope Francis in January.

Fr Carroll has served in a number of local parishes including St Patrick's and Danesfort in recent years.

The Castlecomer native will now hold the title of Monsignor as well as Chaplain to His Holiness. The recognition follows years of dedicated service to the Diocese of Ossory as Vicar General.

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