Pope Leo XIV appoints local Bishop to new leadership role in Tipperary-border diocese

Parish Priest of Borris in Ossory Fr Jackie Robinson recently made an announcement to inform parishioners that Bishop Ger Nash, Bishop of Ferns has been appointed by Pope Leo IV as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory.

Bishop Nash, who will continue to serve as Bishop of Ferns is taking on this additional appointment to replace Bishop Niall Coll, the former Bishop of Ossory.

Bishop Coll, who has been in charge of the Diocese of Ossory since 2023 has returned to his native Donegal. He was installed as the new Bishop of Raphoe, in Saint Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, Co Donegal on Sunday January 25.

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