Raphoe, Ireland, diocese of
Raphoe, Ireland, diocese of
Comprises nearly all Donegal, excepting the Barony of Inishowen. Suffragan of the archdiocese of Armagh . Saint Colomba founded a monastery there in the 6th century. Striking abbey ruins may be seen. A portion of the old cathedral is comprised in the Protestant cathedral of Raphoe. Notable bishops include
Saint Adamnan , first bishop , c.700
See also
Catholic-Hierarchy.Org
diocese of Raphoe
patron saints index
New Catholic Dictionary