Three in Line to Succeed Bishop Walsh, The Clare People, May 17, 2010

Three in Line to Succeed Bishop Walsh

The Clare People
May 17, 2010

http://www.clarepeople.com/index.php/201005171339/three-in-line-to-succeed-bishop-walsh.html

As speculation mounts over who will succeed Willie Walsh as Bishop of Killaloe, three names have come to the forefront of the race. The Clare People has learned that it is likely to be a choice between three priests of the diocese. It’s understood that the names in the hat for the job are those of Kilmaley priest and Vice Rector of the Irish College in Rome, Fr Albert McDonald. Fr Tom Hogan who is administrator of Ennis parish, and Shannon priest, Fr Des Hillery, a nephew of the former president, Patrick Hillery. The three are believed to be the candidates who have been selected after a secret ballot among the priests of the diocese. Such a vote takes place every three years and another is held as a bishop prepares to retire. Full report in this week's Clare People.