Fr. John Donworth, to retire as Moderator of the Pastoral Unit comprising of the parishes of Kildimo/Pallaskenry, Kilcornan, Askeaton/Ballysteen with effect from Monday, 25th September 2023.

Fr. John O’Byrne, to retire as curate in the Pastoral Unit comprising of the parishes St. Mary’s and St. Nicholas (St. Munchin’s/St. Lelia’s, Corpus Christi, Parteen/Meelick), while continuing to assist pastorally in the Diocese with effect from Monday, 25th September 2023.

Fr. Noel Kirwan, appointed as Moderator of Maigue Pastoral Unit made up of the parishes of Banogue, Croom, Dromin/Athlacca, Manister, Fedamore, Bruff/Meanus/Grange with effect from Monday, 25th September 2023.

Fr. Prince Zacharia Maliyil, a priest of the Diocese of Thuckalay, India, appointed with as a member of St. Nessan’s Pastoral Unit made up of the parishes of Patrickswell/Ballybrown, Mungret/Crecora/Raheen, St. Paul’s and Kildimo/Pallaskenry and Kilcornan with particular responsibilities for the parishes of Kildimo/Pallaskenry and Kilcornan effect from Monday, 25th September 2023.

Fr. Francesco Okonkwo, a priest of the Diocese of Nnewi, Nigeria, appointed for a term of five years to assist the team of priests of the Maigue Pastoral Unit made up of the parishes of Banogue, Croom, Dromin/Athlacca, Manister, Fedamore, Bruff/Meanus/Grange with effect from Monday, 25th September 2023.

Fr. Raphael Okanumeh, a priest of the Archdiocese of Abuju, Nigeria, appointed for a term of five years Co-Parish Priest of the Pastoral Unit of the Parishes of Newcastle West, Mahoonagh/Feohanagh/ Castlemahon, Monagea and Ardagh/Carrickerry and Ardagh with effect from Saturday, 23^rd December 2023.

Fr. Seán Ó Longaigh, to retire as Co-Parish Priest of Askeaton/Ballysteen parish with effect from Saturday, 23^rd December 2023.

Fr. John Mockler, appointed Co-Parish Priest of the Pastoral Unit of the parishes of Adare, Cappagh, Croagh/Kilfinny, Askeaton/Ballysteen with particular responsibilities for the parish of Askeaton/Ballysteen effect from Saturday, 23^rd December 2023.

Fr. Muiris O’Connor, to retire as Assistant Priest in Askeaton/Ballysteen parish and is appointed to assist in the Pastoral Unit of the Parishes of Newcastle West, Mahoonagh/Feohanagh/ Castlemahon, Monagea and Ardagh/Carrickerry and Ardagh. Saturday, 23rd December 2023.

Fr. Peter Claver Emeka Eze, a member of The Congregation of the Sons of Mary Mother Mercy, Nigeria, appointed to assist the team of priests of Cathedral Pastoral Unit made up of the parishes of St. John’s, St. Michael’s, Monaleen and St. Patrick’s/St. Brigid’s with particular responsibilities in Monaleen and the St. John’s Cathedral parishes with effect from Friday, 26th January 2024.

Fr Andrew Chamberline Umeh, a member of The Congregation of the Sons of Mary Mother Mercy, Nigeria, appointed as Assistant Priest in the team of priests of St. Nessan’s Pastoral Unit made up of the parishes of Patrickswell/Ballybrown, Mungret/Raheen/Crecora,St. Paul’s, Kildimo/Pallaskenry with particular responsibilities in Raheen parish with effect from Friday, 26th January, 2024.