Hundreds of people from the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois will join in the ordination of the diocese's newest Bishop this afternoon.
Westmeath native Paul Connell who has had a long association with St Finian's College in Mullingar was announced as Bishop elect in April of this year.
His predecessor Archbishop Francis Duffy will be one of a number of senior clergy from around the country attending todays ceremony.
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The Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin will be the principal consecrator.
The ceremony begins at St Mel's Cathedral at 3 o' clock this afternoon.
