From Now to 2014

Priests of the Diocese, projected numbers.

Projection for 2014.

Assuming: all but one priest in Parish Ministry; small population increase; and no untimely deaths.


Possible Approach (1).

  • Based on Deaneries subdivided into clusters.
  • One priest parishes mostly, with supportive links with neighbours.
  • Based on groupings of 8-12000.
  • Purpose: to facilitate illness and holidays; to support and collaborate.

Clusters:

  • Killenumery, Keadue, Drumshanbo, Kiltubrid, Kikltoghert, Annaduff (8)
  • Fenagh, Mohill, Bornacoola, Gortletteragh, Cloone, Aughavas (8)

  • Dromard, Gowna, Colmcille (3)
  • Mullahoran, Ballymachugh, Abbeylara, Granard, Clonbroney (5)

  • Killoe, Drumlish, Clonguish (3)
  • Longford, Killashee, Ardag, Kenagh (4)
  • Cashel, Rathcline, Ballymahon, Carrickedmond (4)
  • Mostrim, Rathowen, Streete, Legan (4)

  • Athlone (6)
  • Moate, Ballinahown (4)
  • Ferbane, Clonmacnois, Cloghan (5)

(Number of Priests per cluster in brackets).
Another Approach