by DavidM | Jun 16, 2017 | News archive 2017
The Trustees of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth have appointed Reverend Professor Michael Mullaney as President of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth for the next three years, with effect from 1 September 2017. In welcoming the appointment Archbishop Eamon Martin,...
by DavidM | Mar 24, 2017 | News archive 2017
Pastoral letter on the declining number of priests to be read at Masses in the 41 parishes of the diocese this weekend Dear Parishioner, I write to you concerning the reality that the Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnois has, and will continue to have, fewer priests...
by DavidM | Mar 13, 2017 | News archive 2017
On my own behalf, on behalf of the priests and religious of our diocese and on behalf of the faithful people of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, I offer sincere and heartfelt condolences to each member of Bishop Eamonn Casey’s family. Their loss is great and deeply...
by DavidM | Mar 13, 2017 | News archive 2017, Northern Ireland
Following the death this afternoon of Bishop Eamonn Casey, Bishop Emeritus of Galway and Kilmacduagh, Archbishop Eamon Martin issued the following statement: “It is with great sadness that I learned today of the death of Bishop Eamonn Casey. I wish to sincerely...
by DavidM | Mar 13, 2017 | News archive 2017
Media note The Catholic Communications Office has been asked by the family of the late Bishop Eamonn Casey to publish the following statement and to notify the media that Mr Liam Clifford is the family contact. Mr Clifford can be contacted on...