The Diocesan Synod of Tuam, Killala and Achonry met on Saturday 23rd September in Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Tuam. After the Eucharist, Bishop Patrick opened the session with a wide-ranging address.
He began by thanking outgoing Diocesan Secretary and Treasurer, Heather Sherlock and Paul Ryan respectively, for their years of service and by welcoming Heather Pope to the new post of Diocesan Administrator. He also announced the appointment of Rev. Stephen McWhirter as Archdeacon of Killala and Achonry, replacing Rev Alan Synnott ( to whom best wishes were extended ) on foot of the latter’s move to Armagh Diocese. Bishop Patrick…
