Pentecost Sunday 33 Hours Eucharistic Adoration

The 5th annual 33 Hours Adoration in St. Jarlath’s College was held on Pentecost Weekend.  It was organised by the Apostolate for Eucharistic Adoration, with much of the organising and work being done by Mr. Mike Kumar.  It started in the Cathedral with Mass on Saturday morning said by the Archbishop, followed by a procession [...]

Launch of New Dawn

The fourth edition of New Dawn was launched this evening, March, 7th in Carrowbeg House, Westport, many thanks to Fr. Charlie McDonnell and his team for the wonderful hospitality.  Mr. Christy Loftus was MC for the occasion and introduced Mr. John Fallon of Media West and also Ms. Monica Morley of Mid-West Radio’s ‘Faith-Alive’ programme [...]

Homily of Archbishop as Tuam Parish Says Farewell to Mercy Sisters

On Monday, February 25th – the Parishioners of the Cathedral Parish along with the Priests of the Diocese had a special Mass to thanks the Sisters of Mercy for outstanding Service to the parish of Tuam.

Front Row:   Sisters Maura Nolan, Immaculata Ryan, Philip Divilly, Anthony Ruane, Hilda Mannion, Síle Lohan.
Second Row: Teresina Daly, [...]

Civic Reception for Mercy Sisters

The Mercy Sisters in Tuam town were honoured by the Tuam Town Council on the night of Monday, February 18th with a Civic Reception in advance of their departure from the town next month.
In the photo below Mayor of Tuam, Councillor Eamonn Kitt makes a presentation to Sr. Mary Walsh of the Mercy Leadership team.
In [...]

Translation of the Irish Missal – Progress Report

Coiste Sapienti – Preasráiteas – Eisiúint: Dé Sathairn 2 Feabhra 2013.
Tús:
“Tionóladh an t-ochtú cruinniú de chuid Coiste Sapienti i gCnoc Mhuire, Co. Mhaigh Eo, idir 30 Eanáir agus 4 Feabhra 2013 d’fhonn athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an aistriúchán Gaeilge atá molta do Missale Romanum.
I láthair ag an gcruinniú bhí Micheál Ó Nearaigh, Ard-Easpag Thuama agus [...]

Launch of Collect the Fragments

In January, 2013, in Ballyhaunis Canon Kieran Waldron, diocesan historian launched Collect the Fragments a study on local Historian Michael F. Waldron 1876-1954.  All pictures courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher, PP, Ballyhaunis.

Protecting Denominational Education

Protecting Denominational Education – Paper to the Iona Institute – Monday 21 January 2013
Rev. Prof Eamonn Conway
Introduction
Our topic is the protection of denominational education and this arises from the Government’s acceptance of the report of the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism last year and its initial steps to seek the Report’s implementation.
I am taking as [...]

Tóchar Phádraig Pilgrimage

Unfortunately due to galeforce winds and driving rain stage one of the Tóchar had to be cancelled on the 28th Dec.  It was a hard call to make and although we had a very moving prayer service in the dorter in Ballintubber Abbey, the walk itself was postponed for another day.  The walk has now [...]

Youth Camino Pilgrimage 2013

The DYC are pleased to announce that we will be organising a trip to Santiago de Compostela later in 2013 for all young people (over 18) who may be interested in travelling.    All are welcome but places on the trip will be limited.  Contact Trish O’Brien 093 52284 for more information or email trishobrienyouth@gmail.com. (www.dyctuam.ie)

Knock Shrine Hosts Tran Year Religion Students

Knock Shrine will hold a day in Knock for all TY and 5th year students in the Tuam Archdioceses to celebrate the year of faith. The day will be held on Wednesday the 6th of February.  The day will begin at 10:00 and finish at 3:00. The day will consist of talks, [...]

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