Bishop Fintan Gavin celebrates Ballinora Parish's 40th anniversary

Bishop Fintan Gavin served as the principal celebrant at Mass to mark the 40th anniversary of Ballinora Parish. The celebration honored the community's growth since it was established as a parish 40 years ago.

During the Mass, Bishop Gavin thanked the priests and parishioners who have been part of the parish life. He welcomed Fr. Declan Mansfield and remembered former parish priests Fr. John Collins, Fr. William Dineen, and Canon Donal Linehan.

Fr. Alan O'Leary, Co-PP and Moderator of the Family of Parishes, joined the celebration with Deacon Frank McKevitt.