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MINUTES OF MEETING
of the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
of the CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, SLIGO
on Thursday 14th November 2024
Attendance:
Very Rev Declan Boyce Margaret Prior
Pauline Cushman Siji Varghese
Fr Frankline Nkopi Donal Lyons
Maire Finan Ronan Hegarty
Apologies:
Jiji Varghese, Rev Innocent Sunu, Grainne Kelly, Sister Elvira Rosel
- Cathedral to close for renovations in January 2025 until Easter 2025.
As the Cathedral is due to close for renovations in January 2025 until Easter 2025, arrangements are being made for Mass to be celebrated during this time at Nazareth House church.
- Jubilee Year 2025.
Mass celebrating Jubilee Year 2025 is to be celebrated during Christmas season on
29th December. Confirmation of date and time closer to Christmas season.
- Child safety.
Up to date.
- Cluster meeting.
Next Cluster meeting scheduled for 7th January 2025.
- Child safety.
Up to date.
Next P.P.C. meeting will be on 19th December 2024 at earlier time of 7pm.
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Grainne Kelly, Chairperson Ronan Hegarty, Secretary
MINUTES OF MEETING
of the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
of the CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, SLIGO
on Thursday 10th October 2024
Attendance:
Very Rev Declan Boyce Margaret Prior
Pauline Cushman Rev Innocent Sunu
Fr Frankline Nkopi Grainne Kelly
Jiji Varghese Sister Elvira Rosel
Donal Lyons Ronan Hegarty
Apologies:
Maire Finan, Siji Varghese
- Large attendance at Relics of Saint Bernadette.
There was a large attendance at Relics of Saint Bernadette. Attendees described the two-day event as an opportunity for spiritual peace, healing, and hope.
- Cathedral to close for renovations in January 2025 until Easter 2025.
As the Cathedral is due to close for renovations in January 2025 until Easter 2025, arrangements are being made for an alternate location for celebration of Mass ongoing.
- Jubilee Year 2025.
Children’s Rosary which was recently held has prompted Family Ministry with a Family Rosary in May 2025.
- Topic Questions from Diocese.
A discussion on a Topic Question from the Diocese regarding strategy of future Priests in Parishes.
- Jubilee of Marriages.
The event for Jubilee of Marriages was very successful, presenting Certificates to fifty-five couples and families.
- Child safety.
Up to date.
Next PPC meeting will be on 14th November 2024.
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Grainne Kelly, Chairperson Ronan Hegarty, Secretary
MINUTES OF MEETING
of the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
of the CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, SLIGO
on Friday 13th September 2024
Attendance:
Very Rev Declan Boyce Margaret Prior
Pauline Cushman Rev Innocent Sunu
Fr Frankline Nkopi Grainne Kelly
Jiji Varghese Maire Finan
Ronan Hegarty
Apologies:
Sister Elvira Rosel, Siji Varghese, Donal Lyons
- Cathedral to close for renovations in January 2025 until Easter 2025.
As the Cathedral is due to close for renovations in January 2025 until Easter 2025, arrangements are being made for an alternate location for celebration of Mass.
- Topic Questions from Diocese.
A discussion on Topic Questions from Diocese regarding possible future amalgamation of Parishes.
- Jubilee Year 2025.
2025 will be a year of Jubilee. The theme is “Pilgrims of Hope”.
- Cluster report.
Upcoming events in 2025 including showing of the TV series “The Chosen” during February 2025.
- Child safety.
Up to date.
Next P.P.C. meeting will be on 10th October 2024.
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Grainne Kelly, Chairperson Ronan Hegarty, Secretary