Statement from the Galway Diocesan Office on the interment of the remains of Bishop Eamonn Casey

Press Release – Saturday, 27 July 2024
Immediate: Newsdesks, Photodesks and Religious Affairs Correspondents

Statement from the Galway Diocesan Office on the interment of the remains of Bishop Eamonn Casey

Diocese requires time and space to consider and consult on the interment of Bishop Eamonn Casey in Cathedral crypt

Bishop Michael Duignan, in his statement last Tuesday, July 23rd, relating to the life and legacy of Bishop Eamonn Casey, clearly expressed his commitment to “working with anybody affected, to help bring truth, healing and peace to such terribly painful situations.” 

In this context, the interment of the remains of Bishop Casey in the crypt beneath Galway Cathedral is a very sensitive issue that deeply affects people in different ways, and which has different facets. The interment of Bishop Casey in the Cathedral crypt now requires a period of careful consideration and consultation, which has already begun.  

Time and space are required to adequately and appropriately bring this undertaking to completion. We will not be making any further public comment until we are in a position to provide an update. 

ENDS

Notes for Editors
This statement has been issued by the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. Since May 2022, Michael Duignan is the Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, along with being the Bishop of Clonfert.

Those with Safeguarding Concerns should make contact with: 
Their local Garda Station or Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Their local TUSLA, Child and Family Agency Duty Social Worker at 
Galway/Roscommon 091 546235;
Mayo 094 9042030;
Clare 061 482792.
Galway Diocesan Designated Liaison Person – Mr Kevin Duffy 087 6141736.
Towards Healing Counselling Services can be reached at 1800 303416.
For media contact the Communications Officer of the Diocese of Galway
Father Diarmuid Hogan +353 (0) 91 563 566

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