
Archbishop Michael Neary, the Archbishop of Tuam, has announced the following diocesan appointments and retirements:
Fr Paddy Gilligan, PP of Cong is to retire
Fr. Patrick Mullins, PP of Cummer is to retire
Fr. Enda Howley, CC of Monivea is to retire
Fr. Martin O’Connor, PP of Kilvine to be a member of the Cathedral Chapter
Fr. Billy Reilly SP An Cnoc, to be a member of the Cathedral Chapter
Fr. Ciarán Blake, returning from sabbatical leave to be PP of Cummer
Fr. Declan Carroll, PP of Parke/Keelogues, returning from sabbatical leave to be PP of Cong
Fr. Peter Suttle, to continue as Administrator of Parke/Keelogues
Fr. Karl Burns, PP of Mountbellew to be, in addition, PP of Menlough. The priests of Athenry will share responsibility for the pastoral and sacramental care in the parish of Menlough
Fr. Hughie Loftus An Cheathrú Rua on sabbatical leave for one year
Fr. Clement McManus, to be Administrator of An Cheathrú Rua for one year
Fr. Angelo Joy, Administrator of Kilconly, has been recalled to his Order
Fr. Anthaiah Pudota, Knock Shrine, to be Administrator of Kilconly