The Reek 2008 – Archbishop’s Homily
Welcome to the summit of Croagh Patrick, nature’s Cathedral of the West. An age of computer technology and rapidly developing civilisation might have been expected to rob us of the capacity to be surprised. Repeated discoveries of our creative strength, however, can have quite the opposite effect, stimulating thirst for that ultimate creative event which is the kingdom. You are not at your computer terminals today. You are here. The rediscovery of mystery is surely one of the great challenges facing our age. Here on Croagh Patrick one of the most beautiful ...
Dawn Mass, Lough Corrib, Cong, 2009
BEEP beep beep. The piercing drone of my alarm clock popped my bubble of slumber bright and early (actually it was still pitch black outside) on Easter Sunday. I rolled over and glared at the red neon digits that flashed 5.00 am. Groaning into my fluffy pillow I would have loved nothing more than to snuggle back into my warm nest but instead found myself throwing my blankets off me and stomping to the bathroom cursing whatever possessed me to agree to this. A few hours later however, as I stood at the edge of Lough Corrib after watching the sun relieve her sister, ...
News
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Tochar Phádraig – Invitation
The second stage of that Tochar Walk, from Aughagower to Murrisk (The Reek) will...
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Photographs
The Croagh Patrick PilgrimageThe Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage The Ascent of the Mountain Croagh Patrick is...
Inchagoill Island, Lough Corrib
All Pictures Courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher, Adm., Tuam. Read More →
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Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding Children PolicyDouble Click on the link below to see the up-dated diocesan safeguarding children policy. (January, 2010) Safeguarding policy CPP Read More →
Garda Vetting for Parish Personnel
Garda vetting for the clergy of the Tuam Archdiocese has been submitted over the past few weeks the first phase of intended Garda Vetting for all parish personnel. Read More →
Celebrets for Priests
It is the policy of the Diocese that all priests carrying out any pastoral ministry in the jurisdiction would present a valid and up to date celebret or letter of recommendation from his bishop / provincial / superior. Read More →
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