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PICTURES: Long-standing Kilkenny priest bestowed with new title

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

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

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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