Niall Coll was born on 25 August 1963 in Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
During his ministry, Bishop-elect Niall Coll, in conjunction with his priestly appointments, has conducted retreats for clergy, is a contributor to various publications, including Doctrine and Life, The Furrow, The Irish Theological Quarterly and The Tablet, and in addition was the Editorial Director of the Catholic School ethos journal Le Chéile.
Education
1981 – 1984 BA National University of Ireland, Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth, Co Kildare
1984 – 1987 BD Pontifical University Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co Kildare
1988 Priestly Ordination: 3 July 1988 Incardinated in the Diocese of Raphoe
1987 – 1989 Licence in Dogmatic Theology Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
1991 – 1992 H Dip Ed University of Dublin, Trinity College
1992 – 1995 Doctorate in Christology Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
Appointments
1989 – 1991 Teacher: St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
1995 – 1998 Lecturer: St Patrick’s College, Carlow
1998 – 2001 Curate: Parish of Dungloe, Co Donegal
Chaplain and Teacher: Pobalscoil na Rosann, Dungloe, Co Donegal
2001 – 2019 Professor of Religious Studies and Religious Education,
St Mary’s University College, Belfast
2019 – 2021 Parish Priest: Drumholm-Ballintra, Co Donegal
2021 to date Parish Priest: Donegal (Tawnawilly) and Clar, Co Donegal