Homily of Archbishop Neary for the Celebration of Religious Life – 2nd February, 2012.

Homily of Archbishop Neary for the Celebration of Religious Life – 2nd February, 2012.
I extend a very warm welcome to the Religious of our Archdiocese as we celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life.  It is an opportunity to acknowledge the great work, which as Religious, you have been doing here in our Archdiocese over [...]

Fr. Richard Gibbons, New PP of Knock

Archbishop Michael Neary, Tuam, has appointed Rev. Richard Gibbons Parish Priest of Knock in succession to the late Mgr. Joseph Quinn, RIP.  Fr. Gibbons was born in October 1969, a native of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo.  He was educated locally at primary and secondary level obtained degrees in Arts and Law in UCG before starting his [...]

Diocesan Pastoral Council evening on “Share the Good News”

Bishop Donal Murray has been invited by the Diocesan Pastoral Council to address members of Parish Pastoral Councils from throughout the diocese on Share the Good News.
Share the Good News is a ten-year plan for handing on the faith in parishes throughout the country and is relevant to all Pastoral Councils.  I enclose a short [...]

New Council of Priests

Congratulations to the following who were elected to the new Council of Priests due to take effect for the next three years from February, 2012.
The following are the members of the XV Council of Priests.
Archbishop Michael Neary                                           Ex-Officio
Dermot Moloney                                                             Ex-Officio
Anthony King                                                                     Age Groups 1&2:
Martin O Connor                                                              Age Groups 3&4
Michael Molloy                                                                 Age Groups 5&6
Patrick Burke                                                                     [...]

Congrats to our new Deacon Shane!

Congrats and God bless to Shane Sullivan, ordained deacon on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 in Maynooth.  He is pictured along his colleague and classmate, Eugene O’Boyle who was ordained deacon last May.  Both Eugene and Shane are due to be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Tuam on Sunday, June 3rd, in Tuam [...]

Seven Churches Pilgrimage to Turkey

Tuam Diocesan Pilgrimage to Turkey
There will be a Seven Churches Pilgrimage to Turkey from June 23rd for 7 nights.  Dates and booking forms from John B. McLoughlin 093-28337 or johnb46@eircom.net or Louise Cronin at 01-2410816.
For details see brochure below
Seven Churches Pilgrimage

Vocations Information Day

A vocations workshop for anyone interested in serving as a priest in the Archdiocese of Tuam will be held on Saturday March 3rd, 2012.  If you are interested contact Fr. Fintan at 093-24166.  See also www.tuamarchdiocese.org and www.onelifeonecalloneresponse.com.

Mass to celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life

A special Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam on Thursday, 2nd February at 5.30 p.m. to mark World Day for Consecrated Life.  The Religious of the Archdiocese along with Priests and lay faithful are warmly invited to attend.  Refreshments will be served in St. Jarlath’s College afterwards.

Catholic Grandparents Association Meeting

At a recent meeting of the National Grandparents Association in Knock House Hotel on Monday January 9th, 2012.  Front Row: Ms. Angela Gormally, Ms. Catherine Wiley (Foundress), Ms. Máire Printer (Chairperson).  Back Row: Mr. Stewart Wiley, Mr. Shay Boylan (Outgoing treasurer), Archbishop Michael Neary (Patron), Fr. Richard Gibbonbs (Knock).

Diocesan Youth Council – Tóchar Walk

The annual DYC Tuam pilgrimage walk was held during the Christmas. It was an outstanding success.  Pictures of the event can be viewed on facebook.  T

Click on the link below for details on the pdf poster
TocharPoster2012

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