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Christmas and New Year wishes Archbishop Michael would like to wish all a happy and holy Christmas and every grace and blessing for the new year. ************************ Vocations Promotion
Students of St. Jarlath's College and the Mercy Convent, Tuam launch the Advent Initiative for Vocations ******************************* Pastoral Councils Formation Programme The second phase of the Pastoral Councils Formation Programme took place at five venues over the first three weeks of November. This module was presented at each venue by Mr. Martin Kennedy will deal with the Spirituality of the Pastoral Council. All venues were very well attended. Date Venue Deanery Tues Nov 4th Ard Rí Hotel, Tuam Tuam, Athenry Mon Nov 10th Knock House Hotel, Knock Claremorris, Ballinrobe, Dunmore Tues Nov 11th Station House Hotel, Clifden Clifden Mon Nov 17th Arás Mháirtín Uí Chadhain Muintir na Gaeltachta
Fr. Pat Farragher, Resource Person, Parish Pastoral Councils, Sr. Mary Corr, Mrs. Mary Trench, Martin Kennedy facilitator, Fr. Tod Nolan at Knock House Hotel ******************************* Tuam Diocesan Youth Council Tuam Diocesan Youth Council was set up in January 2008 as a result of the diocesan assembly which outlined the need for a diocesan youth team that would provide opportunities for young people to develop and nurture their faith. The Diocesan Youth Councils mission statement sums up their vision for the future: Tuam Diocesan Youth Council is inspired by Jesus' special love of and care for young people. It seeks to help young people to live as followers of Jesus and to take an active role in the life and ministry of our Church. Tuam Diocesan Youth Council endeavours to ensure that all young people from our diocese be offered opportunities to experience, live, explore and celebrate their faith in meaningful ways. It does this by supporting and resourcing faith centred events at diocesan and parish level. "Your Church - Your Turn" On June 21st, 2008 the Diocesan Youth Council held their first event in Ballintubber Abbey. A Mass and BBQ was held at 10.00 p.m. The event was very successful and a great crowd took part. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Sean Cunningham and he was assisted by Fr. Tod Nolan. Ballinrobe Folk Choir provided music to accompany the liturgy and afterwards people gathered around a bonfire and enjoyed the BBQ. The DYC also plans to organise a walk every Christmas. Please keep and eye on local press and parish newsletters for more information closer to the time. Committee: Cliona Feerick, Ballinrobe (Chairperson), Peter Mannion, Tuam (Assistant Chairperson), Fr. Seán Cunningham, Tuam (Secretary), Sinéad McManus, Westport, Fr. Tod Nolan, Tuam, Kevin Concannon, Knock, Kate Costello, Abbeyknockmoy, Trish O'Brien, Kilmaine, Aisling McDonagh, Athenry, Ray McGrath, Dunmore, Stephen Bushell, Corofin. *****************************************
Liturgy Log - Pause to Prepare In preparation for the celebration of the Advent, a series of preparation evenings for liturgy groups are being hosted by five parishes on the following dates in November; Tuam 13th, Knock 17th, Westport 18th, Ballinrobe 19th and Clifden 20th.The Diocesan Implementaion Body has undertaken this initiative and it will be facilitated by Mary Connolly (Diocesesan Liturgical Resource Person). It's purpose is twofold: firstly, to provide people with an opportunity of praying with others in the weeks before Christmas and secondly,to give those interested in liturgical formation a chance to discover the kind of preparation necessary for public prayer gatherings and liturgical celebration. Any parish in the diocese wishing to provide a weekly opportunity for prayer based on the Advent scripture readings for this year (B) is welcome to avail of the support outlined. May it be a time of blessing "as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ". *************** Vocations Workshop A weekend of discernment for people thinking of Priesthood will be organised on the weekend of February 20/21/22. It will be a joint effort with the dioceses of Clonfert, Galway and Tuam. Anyone interested can arrange a meeting with the vocations director at 093-24166. *********************
The New Diocesan Liturgical Resource Officer, Mary Connolly - Preparing for Liturgy at Diocesan In-service
Fr. Paddy Gilligan, Mary Connolly, Dr. Andrew O'Connell, Mrs. Mary Trench - Diocesan Inservice, Autumn 2008 ******************************** SERVICE OF LIGHT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED Console will host the Annual Christmas Celebration of Light for those Bereaved through Suicide on Sunday the 30th of November 2008 in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co.Kildare at 4pm. The Christmas Celebration of Light is an evening of song, music, poetry and reflection. This evening includes lighting of candles and a minutes silence in the presence of others to remember those who are no longer with us on life’s journey. The Service is led by Fr Aidan Troy CP. Speakers include Christy Kenneally, RTE Broadcaster and The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Eibhlin Byrne. Music by: Liam Lawton, Eimear Quinn, Frances Black, Michael English, Acabella, Roisin O’ Reilly, Niamh Murray and Declan O’ Rourke. Free Admission. To secure a seat please telephone Damien at 01 6102638 or e-mail info@console.ie visit the Console website: www.console.ie ****************** ARCHBISHOP MICHAEL NEARY HAS ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING DIOCESAN CHANGES FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF TUAM TO TAKE EFFECT ON FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER, 2008. Very Reverend John Canon Cosgrove, P.P., V.F., Dunmore to be P.P., V.F., Castlebar. Reverend Benny McHale, C.C., Dunmore to be C.C., Ballyhaunis. Very Reverend John Kenny, P.P., Leenane to be P.P., V.F., Dunmore. Reverend Kieran Burke, C.C., Ballyhaunis to be P.P., Leenane. ******************************** CONFIRMATION LIST 2009.
******************************* House of Prayer - Achill Many calls and letters have come to the Diocesan Office regarding the work termed the “House of Prayer” in Achill, Co. Mayo. The Archbishop originally issued two public statements in this regard, in December 1997 and July 1998 respectively. These are included on the link below. While wishing to entirely respect the reputations of all involved, the Archdiocese cannot but recall that sincere and well-ordered attempts on the part of the diocesan authorities to integrate this work into the life of the local church here met with a disappointing lack of success. Accordingly, while welcoming any and all sincere attempts to promote orthodox Catholic faith and piety, the Archdiocese cannot lend its approval to this work as matters stand and is obliged to note that the same work is entirely of a private nature and carries no ecclesiastical approval whatever. The Archbishop would call on all persons of good will involved in the situation to reflect on what is best for the Church at large and to exercise the greatest responsibility and charity in the matter. Statements of the Archbishop concerning the house of prayer ********************************** 3 New Seminarians start in Maynooth - Autumn 2008 3 new students started their course of studies for the priesthood on Sunday, August 24th in Maynooth. Shane Sullivan from Duluth diocese in the U.S. goes into first divinity after studying his philosophy in America. Peter Killeen and Seán Flynn, both from Castlebar who have spent a year in Valladolid on a propadeutic year have started in 1st philosopy. Dominic Allen from Clifden will start in Valladolid in Spain. At the moment we are delighted to have 7 seminarians and a number of others are considering joining the Archdiocese at the moment. *************************** Mass in Cahernacole (Cong/The Neale, Co. Mayo)- Sunday August 31st, 2008 When the ancient churches of Ballinchala & Kilmolora were destroyed, Mass was celebrated at various secret locations. Mass was usually celebrated at secret station houses or in the open air in hollows or mass rocks, the principle being the Mass rock and later the Mass house at Cahernacole.
The Silver chalice which was used in the celebration of the Mass on Sunday last was used in successive churches in the Neale since Penal days. It was used at the Cahernacole Mass house from 1720 - 1770. It was used at the subsequent thatched church from 1770-1786 and in the present church in the Neale from 1876 to sometime in the 1950's. It was then in a poor state of repair and was handed into Archbishop Walshe who had it replated and restored. Since then it is in safe keeping in Tuam.
Photo shows the congregation that assembled at the Penal Day Mass house at Cahernacole, The Neale for celebration of Mass on Sunday, August 30th 2008. The celebrant was Fr Stephen Farragher, a native of the parish. He is holding the chalice that was used for celebration of Mass in the Mass House from 1720 -1770.
Diocesan Retreats 2009 First Retreat - Knock - May 17th-21st 2nd Retreat - Esker - June 14th-18th. Conducted by Sr. Brenda Dolphin R.S.M. ************ Diocesan Theology Course - Year 2 Commences October 14th, 2009 in Knock House Hotel. The Last Things: Brian Grogan, Tom Lane. Morality and Life: Alan Kearns, Seán McDonagh, William Reville. Church and Parish in Context: Michael Conway, Breandán Leahy, Justin Harkin. Spititual Life in Ireland: Jack Finnegan, Conal Ó Cuinn. Booking from Fr. Richard Gibbons - Knock. *************************************** Croagh Patrick Mass Broadcast live on RTÉ television Mass was broadcast live on Sunday July 27th on RTE television. The text of the Archbishop's homily is available on the link below. Members of the Diocesan Vocations Committee, along with Mercy and Presentation Sisters distributed vocations literature from a tent at the bottom of the Reek. The broadcast can be viewed on the RTÉ website.
View Pictures of the Reek in the text of the homily above. ********************* Knock Summer Youth Festival Congratulations to all involved in the Knock Summer Youth festival which was a great success. It was held in Knock Shrine at the end of July. *************************** Pilgrimage to Máméan The annual pilgrimage to Máméan was held on Sunday, August 3rd. Stations of the Cross were led by Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne and the Mass was celebrated by Fr. Pádraig Kelly, SMA. Crowds were down this year on account of the most inclement weather, wind and rain which made the pilgrimage all the more authentic in its penitential and celtic character! ********************************* ARCHBISHOP MICHAEL NEARY HAS ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING DIOCESAN CHANGES FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF TUAM TO TAKE EFFECT ON FRIDAY, 18th JULY, 2008. Rt. Rev. Mgr. Tommy Shannon, P.P., V.F., Ballinrobe to retire. Very Reverend Conal Canon Eustace, President, St. Jarlath’s College to be P.P., Ballinrobe and Vicar Forane of the Deanery. Very Reverend Brendan McGuinness, P.P., Achill to go on sabbatical leave. Reverend Jarlath Heraty, C.C., Belcarra to go on sabbatical leave. Reverend Michael Murphy, Chaplain, G.M.I.T. to be C.C. Belcarra and to continue as Chaplain of G.M.I.T. Reverend Michael Gormally, C.C., Ballinrobe to be P.P. Achill. Reverend Patrick Farragher, Director of Family Life Services to be Resource Person for the Parish Pastoral Councils throughout the Archdiocese. Reverend Brendan Kilcoyne, Staff of St. Jarlath’s College, Tuam to be President of St. Jarlath’s College. Reverend John Murray, Hospital Chaplain, Castlebar to be C.C., Castlebar. Reverend Patrick Burke, C.C., Castlebar to be Hospital Chaplain, Castlebar. ************************** World Youth Day Sydney 2008
World Youth Day 2008 in Australia ********************* Diocesan Liturgical Resource Officer Congratulations and best wishes to Mary Connolly who was recently appointed to this new post. We wish Mary well in her new role! ************************** New Director of The Family Centre, Castlebar Congratulations to Mr. Cathal Kearney who has been appointed director of The Family Centre in succession to Fr. Pat Farragher who is now resource person for Parish Pastoral Councils. Congratulations and best wishes to both in their new roles! ************************************ Youth Solistice Celebration Congratulations to all involved in the mid-summer celebration on Friday June 20th in Ballintubber Abbey. Members of the diocesan youth council organised a Mass, ceremony of light and bar-b-q. It was an outstanding occasion and enjoyed by all. ************************ Year of Vocation As part of the year of vocation initiative Dr. Andrew O'Connell addressed some clergy, members of the St. Joseph's Young Priest Society and Chaplains in Knock House Hotel on Friday, May 16th. ********************** Transition Year Religion Pilot Project a Great success! A Pilot programme for Transition year students in second level schools had an end of the year celebration in Knock recently. Click below for photos of the event. Pictures courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher ***************************
Book Launch Congratulations to Fr. Kieran Waldron who launched his recent publication on the Archbishop's of Tuam 1700-2000. The launch was held in St. Jarlath's College. The full text of the Archbishop's talk is in the homilies and addresses section of this website.
Mgr. Dermot Moloney, Canon Kieran Waldron, Archbishop Michael Neary and Dr. Gabriel O'Connor at the launch in St. Jarlath's College. *************************** Congratulations to Mgr. Michael Walsh who launched a revised, updated and expanded edition of his book on the story of Knock in the book centre at Our Lady's Shrine on Wednesday, April 16th at 5.00 p.m. It was launched by the Archbishop and the text of the Archbishop's talk is on line in the homilies/addresses section.
************************** House of Prayer - Achill Many calls and letters have come to the Diocesan Office regarding the work termed the “House of Prayer” in Achill, Co. Mayo. The Archbishop originally issued two public statements in this regard, in December 1997 and July 1998 respectively. These are included on the link below. While wishing to entirely respect the reputations of all involved, the Archdiocese cannot but recall that sincere and well-ordered attempts on the part of the diocesan authorities to integrate this work into the life of the local church here met with a disappointing lack of success. Accordingly, while welcoming any and all sincere attempts to promote orthodox Catholic faith and piety, the Archdiocese cannot lend its approval to this work as matters stand and is obliged to note that the same work is entirely of a private nature and carries no ecclesiastical approval whatever. The Archbishop would call on all persons of good will involved in the situation to reflect on what is best for the Church at large and to exercise the greatest responsibility and charity in the matter. Statements of the Archbishop concerning the house of prayer ************************ Homily of Archbishop Neary at the Annual Novena to Our Lady's Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo **********************
New Vocations for the Archdiocese 3 New students start their course of study for the diocese this September. One is in Maynooth and two are going to the Royal English College in Valladolid for a preparatory year. We now have a total of 5 seminarians for the diocese. ************************
Vocations Workshop A workshop was organised jointly between Tuam, Galway and Clonfert in Spiddal on February 22/23/24 February. Details available at the diocesan office 093-24166 Two students have already formally applied to study for the diocese next year . ***************** ************************** Pilgrimage to Máméan - Sunday August 5th 2007 Turas na Croise was led by Rev. Michéal MacGréil, S.J. Main celebrant at Mass was Rev. Fintan Monahan and guest preacher was Rev. Brendan Kilcoyne. The liturgy was enhanced this year by All-Ireland award winning flute players, pipers and members of Cór Charna, led by Mr. Joe-John Mac Con Iomaire. An interesting feature of this years pilgrimage was the amount of young people present.
For Pictures of the main annual pilgrimage to Máméan click on the link below
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Croagh Patrick 2007
For Spectacular dawn Pictures of Reek Sunday 2007 courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher and the Homily of Archbishop Michael Neary click on the link below.
************** 4 Generations of Diocesan Secretaries Fr. Michael Molloy was unable to attend the gathering.
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Tuam Priests Retreat in Knock - May 2007 with Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor ********************
The Archbishop Presents Canon Kieran Waldron's the illustrated History of the Diocese to Cardinal O'Connor ****************
Mgr. Joe Quinn, P.P. Knock makes a presentation to Cardinal O'Connor ********************** Archbishop Celebrates Mass in Kilmeen/Ballydugan On Sunday, May 13th the Archbishop visited Kilmeen, a small island parish of the Tuam Archdiocese in Clonfert. The Church of St. Jarlath's were celebrating their 160th anniversary. The Parish Committee presented Archbishop Michael a beautiful set of vestments with the broken cart-wheel embroidered on the front. Bishop Kirby of Clonfert was in attendance, as was the local administrator, Fr. Declan Kelly. *********************************** Máméan - Aoine an Chéasta 2007
An tAth. Michéal MacGréil ag guí turas na Croise - Aoine an Chéasta - Máméan
Ath. MacGréil le Joe John Mac Con Iomaire - Caoineadh na dTrí Muire - Aoine an Chéasta - 2007
***************************** Diocesan Directory A handsome, colourful new directory was published, courtesy of Fr. Peter Waldron during Easter week. It is now available for €5 from Parishes throughout the Archdiocese. *********************** Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sunday, May 6th. All are welcome. **************
Commissioning Ceremony at Knock School of Evangelisation February 28th, 2007
************************ Diocesan Media Course On Thursday, February 15th Fr. Colm Kilcoyne and Ms. Monica Morley directed a brief media course for some priests of the diocese. Topics covered included preparing press-releases and interview techniques. The pictures below (courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher) show some of the interviews in progress in the studio in the Basilica in Knock.
********************** Finance Committee The Finance Committee met at Archbishop's house on January 21st, 2007. *************************** Council of Priests Meeting The Council of Priests met in Tuam on January 31st. **************************** Ecumencial Service
On January 25th, as part of Church-Unity week an ecumenical service was held in Tuam Cathedral. Church of Ireland - Bishop Henderson was guest speaker for the evening. *********************** The Implementation body of the Pastoral Assembly
Standing: Sr. Mary Corr, Fr. Kieran Blake, Peter Mannion, Gerry Glennon, Trish O'Brien, Fr. Richard Gibbons, Mary Connolly, Mary Trench, Teresa Carney, Rosaleen Crowe O'Neill, Anne McHale, Mgr. Dermot Moloney, Fr. Tony King, Fr. Stephen Farragher. Seated: Mary Connell, Michelle Canney, Archbishop MIchael Neary, Fr. Tod Nolan, Padraic Cunnane, Ms. Noreen Saddler. *********************************** The Priests of the Tuam Area - Pictured at the annual Christmas dinner held in the Archbishop's House, Tuam
Conference to Honour Rev. Dr. Enda Lyons
On Saturday, November 18 a conference was held in G.M.I.T. to mark the retirement of Dr. Enda Lyons and in honour of all his work in the area of Teaching Theology and Catechetics. The Western Theology Institute were the Chief Organisers. Archbishop Neary welcomed the huge crowd of over 200 people and gave a glowing tribute in appreciation of Dr. Enda. Speakers on the day were Marion Coy, director of G.M.I.T., Professor Thomas Groome of Boston College, Bishop Willie Walsh of Killaloe, Fr. Kevin Rafferty, C.M., and Dr. Enda himself. The picture above shows Dr. Enda Lyons, Sheila McHugh G.M.I.T., Fr. Eugene Duffy W.T.I., Sr. Mary Kenny W.T.I., Professor Tom Groome, Boston College. ******************** Book Launch Archbishop Cassidy launched a sequel to his book of homilies called "These might help too" in the Parish Hall in Moore on Wednesday night November 15th. Professor Seán Freyne launched the book. Archbishop Neary and Bishop Smith of the Meath Diocese were in attendance. Photos courtesy of Francis Stockwell.
Archbishop Cassidy in full flight!
Archbishop Neary, Retired Archbishop Cassidy, Bishop Smith (Meath), Professor Freyne ************************* Diocesan Assembly Phase II of the Diocesan Assembly was held in St. Jarlath's College on the weekend of November 11 and 12. Pictures of the event are on the link below at enormous expense courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher! Homily of the Archbishop for the Assembly Mass On Sunday October 8th there was a special Mass in the Cathedral to pray for the success of the Diocesan Assembly. Representatives from each Parish were in attendance and received Assembly candles to bring home as a symbol of their participation and praying for the event. The full text of the Archbishop's Homily is in the section on the website with his homilies and addresses.
Autumn 2006
Tuam Diocesan Assembly - Tionól Tréadach
Recent Press Release on the Assembly *********************** Tuam Parish Triduum The Tuam Parish retreat was a major success in the Cathedral on the first days of October. Mickey Harte, Fr. Pat Farragher and Fr. Richard Gibbons were the guest speakers at the event. Large crowds turned out every evening, especially the evening of the healing Mass and anointing.
Sr. Marcellina embraces new technology to enhance the liturgy!!!
Pictures and Report on the Assembly Report by Fr. Francis Mitchell - Pictures by Fr. Steven Farragher
************************************* Pilgrimage to Máméan Annual Pilgrimage on Sunday, August 6th, 2006. ******* Inchagil Island Pictures of 12 century Roman Arch etc. ****************** Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage 2006 Special Guest: Archbishop Brady
Pictures of the Pilgrimage - Courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher Pictures include some stunning shots at day-break! Homily of the Archbishop on the occasion of Reek-Sunday ********************* Ordination On June 11th, 2006 Rev. Patrick Burke was ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese in Killererin Parish Church. Patrick is a native of Killererin Parish. The village of Killererin was en fete for the occasion and it was a trememdous community occasion with great cooperation from every angle. The ordination was at 2.30 and the ceremony was concelebrated by around 60 priests. The reception afterwards was in the local Community Centre and on then to the Claregalway Hotel. On Monday Patrick celebrated his first Mass which again was a wonderful community occasion. Again a reception was held in the community centre after Patrick imparted his first blessing on the very large congregation. Congratulations to all involved, choir, pastoral council, community council, stewarts and the many, many people that made it such a special occasion. We wish God's blessing on Patrick for his future ministry in the Archdiocese. Homily of the Archbishop on the occasion of the Ordination. Pat's article in the Tuam Parish Bulletin ****** Diocesan Retreat May, 2006 ***************** Confirmation day on the Aran Islands Pictures courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher
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New Council of Priests On Wednesday, February, 1st a new Council of Priests came into being! Fr. Paddy Gilligam, PP, Clonberne was appointed Chairperson. Fr. Stephen Farragher, Adm., Tuam, is Vice-chairperson. Fr. Joe O'Brien, PP, Abbeyknockmoy is Treasurer and Fr. Francis Mitchell, CC, Achill is Secretary. Congratulations to the new council and we wish them well in their work over the next few years.
****************** Fr. Michael Lyons who recently celebrated his 90th birthday and continues to Minister in Kilbannon
Fr. Lyons always had a keen interest in Science and particularly astronomy and continues to keep a keen interest in the topic! ****************
Ecumenical Gathering in Kylemore, Church Unity Week, January, 2006
Mother Magdelena addresses the congregation in Kylemore Abbey
Some of the invited guests at Ecumenical Day in Kylemore
************************ Youth Ministry Conferring Congratulations to the 13 youth ministers from the Archdiocese who were conferred with a diploma in youth ministry in Marianella, Dublin on Saturday, January 21. We wish them well in their future ministry. ***********************
Diocesan History A Pictorial History of the Archdiocese was recently published and is widely available. Fr. Kieran Waldron was the Editor. *********************** Diocesan Assembly
In Autumn, 2006, an assembly will be
held for Priests, Religious and Lay People of the Archdioces. At the
moment there is intensive preparation going on at parish level to get
ready. More news on this event will follow in this section of the website.
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