Thursday, May 02, 2013

Statement by Bishop Jones on the appointment of Father Raymond A Browne as Bishop of Kerry

I warmly welcome the announcement today by the Holy Father Pope Francis of Father Raymond A Browne as Bishop of Kerry.
 
As a priest of the Diocese of Elphin, Father Browne’s ministry has been marked by his profound spirituality and his innate sense of pastoral outreach.   

Father Browne has always exhibited a particular strength and sensitivity when dealing with the vulnerable, marginalised and lonely in our community.  

He is a highly intelligent man and the most approachable of pastors.   

I wish him all God’s blessings as he begins his new ministry as Bishop of Kerry.

I ask the faithful of Elphin, and all people of goodwill, to join me in prayerful support of Bishop-elect Browne.

+ Christopher Jones
 

Bishop of Elphin