Pope Leo appoints Bishop Ger Nash to role in Ossory

Updated by Ailbhe Conneely, Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent, RTÉ.

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Bishop Ger Nash thanked Pope Leo for the trust he placed in him
Bishop Ger Nash thanked Pope Leo for the trust he placed in him

Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Bishop of Ferns as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory.

The appointment of Bishop Ger Nash – who will continue to serve as Bishop of Ferns – will coincide with the installation ceremony of Bishop Niall Coll as Bishop of Raphoe today.

Bishop Nash thanked Pope Leo for the trust and faith placed in him and said he looked forward to working with the priests, diocesan staff, Religious and the people of the Diocese of Ossory.

“The diocese is blessed to have many talented priests and people who carry out great work each day, often unheralded, and I hope to be able to assist them in every way I can,” he said.

While he noted that the appointment also affected the Diocese of Ferns, Bishop Nash said he thoroughly enjoyed his work and role as Bishop of Ferns and would continue to do so.

“I consider it a great privilege to be part of Ferns diocese and have always felt a warm and genuine welcome. However, with this extra responsibility, I will not have the same time to devote to every aspect of my life and work in Ferns,” he said.

He added: “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.”

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