The Diocesan Office has announced the following recent appointments
by Bishop Michael.
Father Pat Kenny PP to retire as Parish Priest of New Inn and Bullaun. Effective from 30th June 2026. We thank Father Pat for a lifetime of priestly service and wish him health and happiness in his retirement.
Father Declan McInerney PP Eyrecourt, Clonfert, Meelick and Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Clonfert to be Parish Priest of the Parish of New Inn and Bullaun and to provide Sacramental Ministry at Bon Secours Hospital, Galway. Effective from 31st August 2026.
Father Kieran O Rourke PP Woodford and Looscaun to be Parish Priest of Eyrecourt, Clonfert, Meelick, Parish Priest of Lusmagh, Episcopal Chaplain at Emmanuel House of Providence and Rector of the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Clonfert. Effective 31 August 2026.
Over the next months, Bishop Michael will be engaging with the Parish Pastoral Councils and Parish Finance Committees of the various parish communities involved to plan for the future. We owe a debt of gratitude to the priests involved for their generous willingness to serve the people of God and pray God’s blessings upon them in their new appointments.