Appointments and others changes in Achonry Diocese announced

The Bishop of Achonry Paul Dempsey has announced a number of clerical appointments as well as other changes in the diocese following retirements.

Fr. Vincent Sherlock, PP, Kilmovee, is to be PP of Tubbercurry.

Fr. Joseph Gavigan, PP, Ballaghaderreen, is to be PP of Kilmovee.

Fr. Paul Kivlehan, CC, Cathedral Parish, Ballaghaderreen, is to be Administrator, Cathedral Parish, Ballaghaderreen.

The appointments begin on August 15.

In his announcement, Bishop Dempsey stated: "I express my deep gratitude to Fr. Vincent, Fr. Joe and Fr. Paul for their service and generosity.

"I know from my own experience it is not easy to change parish or role. I wish them every blessing and encouragement in their new appointments.

"I express my thanks to the people of Tubbercurry Parish for their patience in awaiting the appointment of a new Parish Priest.

"I also thank most sincerely Fr. Peter Gallagher and Fr. Dan O’Mahony for looking after Tubbercurry Parish in the absence of a Parish Priest.

"When the new appointments begin in August, we will have one priest per parish.

"In addition, we have some retired priests and those involved in education who so generously help out and provide cover, for this I am deeply grateful.

"The Cathedral Parish of Ballaghaderreen will be served by one priest, having had three a few years ago.

"This will involve changes to schedules that I hope parishioners can understand."