Diocese ‘imports’ priests to solve shortage crisis
Due to a decline in vocations and the consequent shortage of diocesan priests, Bishop John Kirby has invited the priests to serve in Clonfert which includes parts of Galway, Roscommon and Offaly.
The bishop has concluded an arrangement with Bishop Charles Hammawa of Jalingo to have the priests serve in Clonfert for a three-year period, with a view to later renewing the deal.
