Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash was appointed as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory in addition to his role as Bishop of Ferns. The appointment was delivered by the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, and took effect on January 25, when Ossory’s former Bishop Niall Coll was installed as the Bishop of Raphoe.
In a statement released on Sunday, Bishop Nash said he is looking forward to working with the people and clergy of Ossory. “I know that there has been much change in the diocese over a short number of years, but I am confident that we can all work well together to build on the proud traditions of that diocese,” he said.
However, the bishop is “conscious” that his new responsibilities in Ossory will affect the Diocese of Ferns. “I will not have the same time to devote to every aspect of my life and work in Ferns. I am very confident, though, that we have good, strong systems in place in Ferns, a wonderful body of clergy, hardworking diocesan staff and no shortage of people willing to step up to the mark when called upon.”
Bishop Nash has no immediate plans or agenda for Ossory, he told
The Irish Catholic.
