Galway Bay fm newsroom - Retiring Bishop of Clonfert John Kirby is to become Parish Priest in Cappataggle and Kilrickle from Monday.
He will continue to be Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Clonfert until 13 October when he will be succeeded by Bishop-elect Micheal Duignan.
In one of his last official duties Bishop Kirby has announced clerical changes for the Diocese of Clonfert.
Father John Garvey is returning from sabbatical to resume his role as Parish Priest in Ballinasloe.
Father Bernie Costello, Administrator, Ballinasloe has been appointed to be curate, Ballinasloe, and to continue as Hospital Chaplain in Portiuncula Hospital.
Fr Kieran Danfulani, curate in Ballinasloe has been appointed to be Administrator, Duniry.
The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Micheal Duignan, a priest of Elphin Diocese, will take place in Saint Brendan’s Cathedral, Loughrea on Sunday 13 October at 3.00pm.
