Parish Pastoral Assembly

“There is a variety of gifts but always the same Spirit; there are all sorts of service to be done, but always the same Lord; working in all sorts of different people, it is the same God who is working in all of them.” (I Cor. 12:4-6).

We are delighted to have our new Parish Pastoral Assembly established here in Mullingar parish. It is a representative body of the parish community comprised of clergy, and lay people working in close partnership. Its fundamental task is to discern the pastoral needs of the parish and explore ways to support the Parish Team in responding adequately to those needs.

The Parish Pastoral Assembly is a faith-filled, consultative body of the faithful, through which priests and people work together as co-responsible partners in furthering the mission of Christ in their own parish.

Pope Francis describes pastoral councils as: ‘The presence of God in a given territory, an environment for hearing God’s word, for growth in the Christian life, for dialogue, proclamation, charitable outreach, worship and celebration’. EG #28

Bishop Tom says ‘I have previously expressed a desire that every parish will soon have a Parish Pastoral Assembly ‘as a visible, practical and local sign of synodality of the people of God walking together on the path of the Gospel.’ Guided by the Holy Spirit, my hope is the newly formed Pastoral Assembly will identify and reflect on matters of pastoral importance, support the work of pastoral development and assist in the implementation of the synodal process and support the urgent work of evangelisation.

Mission Statement

Our parish is a vibrant community on a journey inspired by Jesus’ message of faith, hope and love. We aspire to express our faith by making each person feel welcomed, accepted and valued for their own gifts and talents. By working together, we seek to serve our Parish and wider community in a way that is inclusive and all-embracing.

Members

  • Aisling Walters

    is a married mother of four school going children and teaches locally in St.Colman's N.S. A graduate of the National University of Ireland Maynooth she also studied at the University of Aberystwyth Wales where she met her husband Owen. Originally from Cullion, the family now reside in The Downs. A keen sportswoman, she is a former player and active member of Cullion Camogie and Hurling clubs as well as a member of The Downs Playground Group and St. Colman's Parents' Association.

  • Ghita Paul

    originally from Romania 21 years in Ireland, last 15 in Mullingar.

    Working as a Foreman for a Civil Engineering Company,

    A committe member of Mullingar Town Band

    Takes a great interest in organic horticulture.

  • John Menton

    is a native of Roscommon and attended Marist College in Athlone. Actively retired after over forty years in public service and has served on Parents Council, Board of Management, and as a Eucharistic Minister in the Parish. Married with four adult children. He has served for many years as Secretary to the parish Eucharistic Adoration Committee and is Assistant Secretary with the Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration Committee.

  • Laura Cahill

    is from Mullingar and is a secondary school teacher at Loreto College. She has been a member of the Mullingar Cathedral Choir for many years, and has a particular interest in sacred music. She is currently Chairperson of the Mullingar Parish Pastoral Assembly and is delighted to be involved in the Assembly.

  • John Lafferty

    originally a native of Scotland parent of four great children studied at Southbank university in London Athlone institute of technology and trinity college Dublin work as a community nurse living in mullingar for twenty-five years

  • Paula Mullen

    is originally from Delvin and has resided in Mullingar for the last 27 years. She is the mother of two adult children and has worked as the Site Manager at Lakepoint Residential and Retail Park since 2004. She is a volunteer at the Cathedral of Christ the King as a cleaner, in the shop and as a mass reader.

  • Tomàs Nally

    from Mullingar has spent the last 30 years in business in the town and is also a Nurse. He is involved in various charities and organisations and has a keen interest in youth spiritual development and social media.