Monsignor Kevin Gillespie has been named as Diocesan Administrator in Raphoe.
It follows the recent departure of Bishop Alan McGuckian to become Bishop of Connor and Down.
Gaoth Dobhair-born Monsignor Gillespie will run the diocese in a caretaker role until a new Bishop is appointed.
He is currently the Administrator of St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, having previously served as curate in Fintown and St Eunans.
He also worked for a period at the Congregation for Clergy in Rome.
A statement issued earlier from the Diocese of Raphoe said “Following the transfer of the Most Reverend Alan McGuckian, SJ, to the Diocese of Down and Connor, which took effect on 19 th March 2024, the College of Consultors of the Diocese of Raphoe have elected the V. Rev. Mgr. Kevin Gillespie as Diocesan Administrator.
“The Diocesan Administrator has a caretaker role to ensure the basic administration of the
diocese until a new Bishop is appointed.
A native of Gaoth Dobhair, Monsignor Gillespie is currently the Administrator of St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Previously he served as curate in Baile na Finne and at St. Eunan’s Cathedral before working for a period at the Congregation for Clergy in Rome.”
