‘I have come that they may have life’ (Jn 10:10)- Part II
Newly consecrated bishop, Francis Duffy (St.Mary's Church, Athlone) Picture: Irish Independent Last Sunday, 6th of October 2013, was a day of great celebration in Athlone for the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois and the neighbouring Diocese of Elphin as the Episcopal Ordination of Francis Duffy took place at St Mary’s Church, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The church has been serving as the Pro-Cathedral for the Diocese since the destruction of St. Mel’s Cathedral by fire in 2009. Continuing on from the previous blog, the newly consecrated Bishop, underlined strongly the value of life. Here is what he said: “The Episcopal motto I chose is from Saint John’s Gospel: ‘I have come that they may have life’. I chose it because each human life is so important. In thinking of life we inevitably think of those who matter to us. Ordinary daily life, around the kitchen table, at work, at recreation, with all its joys, pressures and possibilities, is where our faith and on-go...