Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Michael Neary, on the return to Ireland of Bishop Eamonn Casey

21 Jan 2006

PRESS RELEASE

21 JANUARY 2006

STATEMENT BY THE ARCHBISHOP OF TUAM,DR MICHAEL NEARY,

ON THE RETURN TO IRELAND OF BISHOP EAMONN CASEY

“I welcome the decision of Bishop Eamonn Casey to return to
live in Galway.

“I have no doubt that the people of the West of Ireland will
warmly welcome Bishop Eamonn back amongst us.

“It is my hope that he will be afforded a peaceful and private
retirement in Galway”.

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