Thursday, October 24, 2024

Bishop of Elphin confirms sale of St Michael’s House in Sligo

Income from the sale of St Michael’s, Church Hill, Sligo will be used to support ‘future initiatives in the mission of the Diocese’ the Bishop of Elphin has said.

The Bishop has confirmed the sale of St Michael’s which has been in the ownership of the Diocese of Elphin since 1992.

Bishop Doran said: “It was designated by my predecessor, Bishop Christopher Jones, for services to the family. In recent times, the needs appear to have changed. Now, with the planned closure of St Michael’s Family Centre at the end of the year, I am very happy to know that St Michael’s will continue to serve the local community into the future and I wish the new owners every blessing and success. I would like to thank all who have been part of the story of St Michael’s over many years”.

Bishop Doran also said “the income from the sale of the property will be used to support future initiatives in the mission of the Diocese.