The fifth edition of New Dawn- the magazine of the pastoral council of the Archdiocese of Tuam- was launched by RTE GAA commentator and former Mayo and Donegal footballer Martin Carney at the weekend.
Speaking at the launch in Castlebar, Martin paid tribute to
The 44 page magazine will go on sale (€3) at churches throughout the archdiocese on the weekend of June 8th and 9th. The magazine first appeared in 2012 in response to a need, expressed at various “listening” meetings, for an effective communications medium in the archdiocese.
Included in the current publication are a variety of interesting and diverse articles many of which are illuminated by colourful photography.
Photos of Launch by kind courtesy of Fr. Stephen Farragher
News
6 Obituary – Canon Paddy Costello
7 St Colman’s College
8 Blessing of the roads
9 Day for Life, Knock
10 Jubliarians
11 Deirdre Quinn Mamean poetry
12 Carmelite Sisters
14 Media and the Church
16 Chór Mayo
17 Mayo Abbey
18 Louisburgh community spirit
20 Year of Faith
24 Fr Peter Gannon – People Profile
25 Mise agus JFK
26 Glenamaddy – Parish Profile
28 The future of the Church
29 Garrafrauns Parish – a history
30 Cléir agus Pobal i gComhar
31 Passing on the Faith
32 Challenges facing Pope Francis
33 Books – ‘Time Out; by Ronan Scully
34 Sport – The Maamturk Challenge
35 Sport – Via Francigena
36 Transition Year students shine
37 Religious education in primary school
38 Parish Directory
40 Puzzle page
