by Vincent | Sep 28, 2013 | General Interest, Reflections, Religion, Photography
On Friday September 27th, the parish of Keash/Culfadda celebrated with its recently retired Parish Priest, Fr Jim Finan, the occasion of his Golden Jubilee of Ordination. The Church of St Kevin, Keash was filled to overflowing for the celebration. Bishop Brendan Kelly was the Principal Celebrant at a con celebrated Mass. Fr Jim was joined on the Altar by a number of priests from the diocese and by his brother, Fr Joe. The local Church of Ireland Rector was also in attendance. It was a wonderful celebration of Jim’s priesthood and the affection in which he is held was clearly visible. Jim recently retired as Parish Priest having spent twenty-three years in the parish.
Fr Jim was one of my teachers when I was in St Nathy’s. He was always, and remains, a very likeable man. I was glad to see him so honoured this evening. He recently moved to Collooney Parish and I know, from my own time there, that he will be made feel welcome and at home. Ad Multos Annos.
by Vincent | Jun 3, 2012 | Parish and Diocese, Religion, Photography
Just home from Ballymote where I attended a Mass of Thanksgiving and Parish Celebration to mark the Golden Jubilee of Fr Gregory Hannan. Greg is from Gurteen and taught me when I was in St Nathy’s College. A good man for sure and I was glad to see him so well and contented this evening. There’s no doubt there is a huge amount of goodwill at the heart of people and, for this and so much more, we must be ever grateful.
Bishops Kelly and Flynn attended the celebrations along with a number of priests from the diocese and beyond. Paul Kivlehan, our recently ordained deacon, assisted at the Mass.
Parishioners from Ballymote were out in force with people also attending from Greg’s native Gurteen parish. There were people there from Swinford, Kilmovee and Ballisodare where Greg also ministered.
It was a special gathering of family, parishioners, friends and the many people touched through Greg’s ministry.
Fr Greg and Bishop Brendan Kelly
L-R Deacon Paul Kivlehan, Monsignor John Doherty, Fr Greg, Bishop Brendan, Bishop Thomas Flynn, Fr Padraig Loftus, Fr Eugene Duffy
A moment for reflection
Continued journey – The Mass is ended
