Notices

Last weekend, the Parish Pastoral Council of Tullow, spent some time at each Eucharistic celebration reflecting on the year of the priest that is now coming to a close. In line with this reflection, we also reflected on each one’s…

A week long Summer Camp for Women will take place in Forward Steps Resource Centre in Tullow starting on 28th June. Activities include beauty therapy, cooking demonstrations, relaxation and much more. Contact Leanne or Jen on 91 52 776.

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Following the retirement of Bishop Jim Moriarty the diocesan consulters have elected our own Parish Priest, Monsignor Brendan Byrne as Diocesan Administrator. A diocesan administrator has responsibility for running the day-to-day affairs of the diocese while a new bishop is awaited. We congratulate Fr. Brendan on his election to this post and pray that God will bless him with courage, wisdom and discernment as he leads the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin until a new bishop is appointed. We assure Fr. Brendan of our support and understanding while he carries out this onerous task over the next few months.

As you will be aware Pope Benedict XVI accepted Bishop Moriarty’s resignation as bishop of our diocese on 22nd April 2010. Bishop Moriaty served us as bishop for the past eight years in a kind, humble and exemplary manner.

During his term he ministered untiringly, visited all our parishes on numerous occasions and introduced many pastoral initiatives such as Reach Out, African and Polish Chaplaincies and Faith …

The Priests and People of the Parish of Tullow wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all the Polish people on the tragic death of their President and all his fellow travellers in the recent air crash. May they rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

We wish also to express sincere thanks to the members of the Polish community here ….