Diocese of Killaloe priest named Bishop of Ferns

Bishop of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan, has congratulated Fr Ger Nash on his appointment as Bishop of Ferns.

Bishop Fintan said: "I have known him since we started in Maynooth together in September 1984 and being ordained one day apart in June 1991.

"I am deeply indebted to him since my arrival here in the diocese of Killaloe five years ago. His tremendous work, support, energy, vision, practical, down-to-earth approach and untiring dedication as both diocesan secretary and director of pastoral planning has been immense.

"He will bring with him a rich wealth of wisdom, diligence, work ethic, patience, strong faith, pastoral experience and capacity for relating and empathising with so many people. Killaloe’s loss will be a huge gain for the faithful of Ferns.

"May God bless Fr Ger for a long and fruitful ministry as bishop as he continues to be a dedicated pastor of Jesus Christ in his new role."

Friday's ceremony was held at the Cathedral of Saint Aidan, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. A native of Tulla in East Clare, Bishop Ger is the eldest of a family of four, blessed to have Tommy and Mary Nash as their parents. Both of them passed away in the early years of this century as did his sister Bernie. His other sisters, Teresa and Margaret and brother-in-law Jim, attended Friday's ceremony in the cathedral.