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Farewell & Welcome
Archbishop Francis Duffy
Last Sunday Archbishop Francis Duffy was installed as Archbishop of Tuam. A native of Co. Cavan Archbishop Francis was ordained a priest in 1982 and worked in his native diocese of Kilmore until he became Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois in 2013. During his eight years in Longford he has overseen many initiatives in that diocese and we here in the Archdiocese of Tuam look forward to working with him in the years ahead.
The parishioners of Balla and Belcarra welcome Archbishop Francis and we look forward to his first visit to the parish when Covid restrictions allow. We assure him of our support and our prayers as he takes on the role of Archbishop.
Archbishop Michael Neary
After twenty-seven years of leading our Archdiocese, Archbishop Michael Neary has retired. We thank him for the leadership that he has shown as Archbishop and for the support and encouragement that he gave to so many initiatives throughout the archdiocese. We thank him for his many visits to our parish and in particular for his kindness to our young people when he celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation.
We pray that the Lord will bless him with good health to enjoy his well earned rest.
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Childcare Facility Expands!
Re-launching (Mini-Mi’s)
in a new and exciting community centre childcare development
in Balla Community Centre
September 2016.
A purpose built early years centre
which will accommodate 60 children.
Services provided include:
2.5-3 yrs (New ECCE programme)
4-5 yrs (Existing programme)
Afterschool (Junior infants-6th class)
All of the above services are also part of
the community childcare
subvention programme
which may entitle you
to a discount on your fees.
For more information contact Tricia on 087-9535102
Congratulations Bishop Jim
CONGRATULATIONS to Bishop Jim Cunningham as he celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his
Ordination to Priesthood.
He will celebrate Mass here in St Anne’s church
on Friday 12th at 6:00 pm.
We wish Bishop Jim many more years of good health as he continues to serve the Lord and the people of Hexham and Newcastle diocese.
Read some more here
Máméan
Annual pilgrimage to Máméan takes place next Sunday, August 7th.
Turas na Croise, the Traditional Stations of the Cross will begin at 3.00 pm.
All are welcome to attend.
Parish Statistics for 2014
The following information
may be of interest
to people in our parish community
and elsewhere!
PARISH STATISTICS – 2014
Balla Belcarra
Baptisms 28 19
Marriages 6 4
Funerals 22 11
First Communion 20 22
Confirmation 38 34
John Paul II Awards
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