Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes the appointment of Canon Thomas Deenihan as the new Bishop of Meath

by DavidM | Jun 18, 2018 | News archive 2018, News archive 2019

Archbishop Eamon Martin has welcomed today’s appointment by the Holy Father Pope Francis of Canon Thomas Deenihan as the new Bishop of Meath. Archbishop Martin said, “I warmly welcome the appointment today by Pope Francis of Canon Thomas Deenihan (Cork and Ross) as...

Statement by Bishop Michael Smith on the appointment of Canon Tom Deenihan as the Bishop of Meath

by DavidM | Jun 18, 2018 | News archive 2018, News archive 2019

I warmly welcome today’s appointment by the Holy Father Pope Francis of Canon Tom Deenihan of the Diocese of Cork & Ross as the Bishop of Meath. I can assure Canon Tom that he will receive a warm welcome in the Diocese of Meath, where it has been my privilege to...

Statement by Bishop John Buckley on the appointment of Canon Tom Deenihan, Diocesan Secretary, as the new Bishop of Meath

by DavidM | Jun 18, 2018 | News archive 2018, News archive 2019

Over the past 27 years of his priesthood, Canon Tom Deenihan has held a variety of appointments that have prepared him well for his new duties as Bishop of the historic Diocese of Meath.  He is a man of strong faith, good judgement, very committed to his priestly...

Address by Canon Tom Deenihan on his appointment as Bishop of Meath

by DavidM | Jun 18, 2018 | News archive 2018, News archive 2019

Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar Archbishop Okolo, Bishop Smith, priests and people of the Parish of Mullingar and the Diocese of Meath. It is quite daunting to stand before you this morning!  Two weeks ago today, the Nuncio made contact with me and when we met...

Pope Francis appoints Canon Thomas Deenihan as the new Bishop of Meath

by DavidM | Jun 18, 2018 | News archive 2018, News archive 2019

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed the Very Reverend Thomas Deenihan (a priest of the Diocese of Cork & Ross) as the new Bishop of Meath.  This news of the appointment will be made public at 12.00 noon today in the Vatican (11.00am Irish time). There will be...