Incoming members of Boards of Management have now taken responsibility for their local primary school. We give thanks for the expertise, experience and generosity of all involved. We pray that that their work in the years ahead will bear great fruit.
#RedWednesday is a day where we raise awareness of the plight of persecuted Christians throughout the world. The relics of St Amantius, an early Christian martyr, will be venerated at St Brendan’s Cathedral, Loughrea. 1/2
Bishop Michael has been attending
celebrations in Italy in advance of the feast of St Columbanus. Today he was principal celebrant at Mass in San Colombano al Lambro and in the afternoon led the procession of the relics through the streets. Tomorrow, he will travel to Bobbio.
Our young pilgrims spent today at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. It was a time to ponder in our hearts all the things that we had experienced during World Youth Day 2023. A time to think of what now? How can we use the insights and gifts received in our every day lives?
“Nothing is free in life; everything requires payment. There is only one thing that is free: the love of Jesus.” – Pope Francis, 37th World Youth Day Lisbon
Pilgrims from Galway and Clonfet attend the Closing Vigil and Missioning Mass
“With God, life can become a truly extraordinary adventure. Although we may fall and fail – he is always there to pick us up and lead us on. He is a God of many, many chances.” Bishop Michael “Rise Up” Catechesis in the Parish of Olivais –
"I thank you for your ministry to us as Priests and Bishops during our time together here in Lisbon. Your profound faith, infectious joy and enthusiasm lifts our hearts and gives us sure hope." - Bishop Michael Catechesis, Póvoa de Santo Adrião, Lisbon
“One of the most fundamental issues emerging from the synodal process which has not been given the publicity it deserves – is the “struggle to believe” evident in particular in the so-called western world.” – Reflection by Bishop Michael, St. Patrick’s Church, Galway.
As the 2022-2023 academic year draws to a close, CPSMA wishes to thank all Boards of Management, school personnel, and school communities for their tireless and dedicated work in the holistic development of the children in their care. Go mbeannaí Dia daoibh!
On Tuesday 20th June, Bishop Michael and members of the Diocesan Education Secretariate met with the Principals and Deputy Principals of Catholic Primary Schools in the Diocese of Clonfert.
The Garbally College Diocese of Confert Founding Vision Award 2023 recipient, Fr. Colm Allman. A richly deserved award and recognition for your massive dedication and commitment to St.Joseph’s College, Garbally. Congratulations from the Staff and Pupils, past and present.👏👏💙🤍
Heartiest congratulations to Fr John Joe Duffy, Creeslough @RaphoeDiocese who received the Sr Randals award tonight @CatholicPrimary conference in Limerick tonight!
We are delighted to announce the Clonfert Diocesan Children’s Art Competition 2023. This competition aspires to encourage children in 3rd to 6th Classes to give expression to their religious awareness, artistic abilities and faith. For information visit https://t.co/R9onteCU2H
Launch of the New Faith Community Areas for the Diocese of Clonfert will take place on the Feast of St Brendan (Our Diocesan Patron), Tuesday 16th of May 2023 at 7.30pm with Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael at the Shrine of Our Lady of Clonfert. All are welcome.