Canon Austin Fergus, Mayo Abbey, pictured on the occasion of the golden jubilee of his ordination. PHOTO: TRISH FORDE
Congratulations: Mayo cleric celebrates diamond jubilee
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Canon Austin Fergus, Mayo Abbey, has celebrated the diamond jubilee of his ordination.
Members of his family and parishioners joined in marking his 60th year in the priesthood with Mass, having been ordained in 1965.
A native of Louisburgh, he was an accomplished Gaelic footballer in his youth and won a Hogan Cup medal with St. Jarlath's College, Tuam.
A fluent Irish speaker, he served on the Aran Island for many years before moving to Clifden and Tuam.
He has served in Mayo Abbey for the past 30 years
Pictured at the celebrations were Fr.Shane Costello, Fr. Chas Guthrie, Fr. Denis Carney, Fr. Jim Walsh, Canon Austin Fergus, Archbishop Francis Duffy, Fr. Brendan Kilcoyne, Fr. Martin O'Connor, Deacon James McLoughlin and Fr. Sean Flynn. PHOTOS: TRISH FORDE
Canon Austin Fergus pictured with his sisters.
Canon Austin Fergus pictured with family members and friends.
Canon Austin Fergus with members of the clergy who joined him in his diamond jubilee celebrations, along with Mayo Abbey N.S. pupils who took part in the liturgy.
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