Retirement of Cong PP, Fr. Paddy Gilligan, confirmed by Tuam Diocese

THE Archbishop of Tuam, Dr. Michael Neary, has announced the following diocesan appointments and retirements.

Very Reverend Paddy Gilligan, P.P. Cong to retire.

Very Reverend Patrick Mullins, P.P. Cummer to retire.

Very Reverend Enda Howley, C.C. Monivea to retire.

Very Reverend Martin O’Connor, P.P. Kilvine to be a member of the Cathedral Chapter.

Very Reverend Billy Reilly, S.P. An Cnoc, to be a member of the Cathedral Chapter.

Very Reverend Ciarán Blake, returning from sabbatical leave to be P.P. Cummer.

Very Reverend Declan Carroll, P.P. Parke/Keelogues, returning from sabbatical leave to be P.P. Cong.

Very Reverend Peter Suttle, CSSp, to continue as Administrator of Parke / Keelogues.

Very Reverend Karl Burns, P.P. Mountbellew to be, in addition, P.P. Menlough. The priests of Athenry to share responsibility for the pastoral and sacramental care in the parish of Menlough.

Very Reverend Hughie Loftus, S.P. An Cheathrú Rua on sabbatical leave for one year.

Reverend Clement McManus CSsR, to be Administrator An Cheathrú Rua for one year.

Very Reverend Angelo Joy, OFM Cap, Administrator Kilconly has been recalled to his Order;

Reverend Anthaiah Pudota, Knock Shrine, to be Administrator Kilconly.