Diary Date: ACP AGM Wed 5 Nov 2025 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone.

All members are invited to attend our AGM in Athlone. It will run from 2.00pm-5.00pm. Speakers:

Martin Whelan: The Canonical Rights of Diocesan Priests

Fr Martin Whelan is a priest of the Galway Diocese. He serves as parish priest of Moycullen, Co Galway. He is also chancellor of the diocese and judicial vicar of the Galway Regional Marriage Tribunal. He received his licence in canon law from KU Leuven, Belgium.

Martin Delaney: Shepherding the Shepherds – When Obedience Meets Care: Walking Together in Times of Change 

Fr Martin Delaney is Parish Priest of both Rathdowney and Durrow. He will explore the challenges of making clerical changes in our new reality, where many priests are asked to take on extra parishes.

Gerry O’Hanlon SJ: Synodal Pathway Update

Tim Hazelwood: Care of Priests

ACP membership will also be discussed.

This is the link to renew membership: https://associationofcatholicpriests.ie/product/association-membership/

Thanking you for your support.

ACP Leadership Team:

Gerry O’Connor CSsR; Tim Hazelwood; Roy Donovan. 

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