The Revd. Canon Jennifer McWhirter, Priest in Charge of Killala Union of Parishes, has been appointed to the Incumbency of Aughaval Union of Parishes comprising the parishes of Westport, Castlebar, Turlough and Achill. Commenting on her appointment Canon Jen said, “I am looking forward to this new chapter in my...
The newly formed Campanology School (led by our Dr Paidi Delaney)at St Nicholas’ had their first big gig last night as they rang out the bells to welcome in the new year, mark the beginning of the 700th Anniversary and Galway 2020. The ships in the port sounded their foghorns...
United Dioceses of Tuam, Killala and Achonry tuam.anglican.org The Aughaval Group of Parishes – Westport Parish Profile Where We Are The Aughaval Group of parishes is located in west Mayo and includes Achill Island, which is connected by bridge to the mainland. Apart from Achill, which is 50 km from...
The schools service was held in Tuam Cathedral on Friday 8th November and the preacher was Anthony Njoroge from the Urban Development Programme in Nairobi. Anthony is in Ireland through the support of the Bishops’ Appeal Harman Scholarship and CMS Ireland and spent a couple of days with Steve Brickenden before...
The clergy of TKA gathered at the end of September at Mullaghmore to wish Canon Val and his wife Jossie a fond farewell and a long happy retirement. We met at Classiebawn Castle where, following coffee and nibbles, we were treated to a guided tour of the Castle by our...
Motion in the name of Bishop Patrick Rooke and Archdeacon Stephen McWhirter This Diocesan Synod sends greetings to the Bishop, clergy and laity of Limerick and Killaloe. As we celebrate the ratification by our two united dioceses of the General Synod Bill to enable amalgamation, we record our thanks for...
Bishop Patrick Rooke’s Speech to the Diocesan Synod of Tuam, Killala and Achonry in St Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam on Saturday 21st September 2019 I should like to welcome you to this meeting of the Tuam, Killala and Achonry Diocesan Synod, the second of this triennium. Thank you for your time...
The Diocesan Synod of TKA took place on 21st September in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam. In his Presidential address, Bishop Rooke referenced the 150th Anniversary of Disestablishment, speaking to the challenges of that period and linking them to the challenges of the present day, specifically those of Brexit; ‘Let us...
Statement from the Church of Ireland Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, the Rt Rev Patrick Rooke. In a week where there have been many fears and concerns expressed by local residents regarding possible plans to create a Direct Provision Centre in the village of Oughterard, I am concerned that...
On Vocations Sunday, 15th September 2019, three Ordained Local Ministers were admitted to the Office of Deacon by the Rt. Revd. Patrick Rooke, Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, in Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam. Revd Carole Reynolds was ordained to serve in the parish of Roundstone, Revd Maebh O’Herlihy for...
