The Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry is the

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Ordinary of the united Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry in the Province of Armagh.''

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2008/2009 (100th edition)'', Church House Publishing (). The present incumbent is the Right Reverend Patrick Rooke. The bishop has two episcopal seats (

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): St. Mary's Cathedral,

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and St Patrick's Cathedral, Killala. There had been a third, St. Crumnathy’s Cathedral, Achonry, but it was deconsecrated in 1998 and is now used for

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events. Following the retirement in January 2011 of the Right Reverend Richard Henderson, it was proposed that no successor be elected immediately, so as to give a committee time to consider the future of the diocese; this proposal was, however, defeated on 5 March 2011 at a special meeting of the Church of Ireland General Synod called to consider the suggestion.Special Meeting of General Synod 5 March 2011
''Church of Ireland website''. Retrieved 2 February 2011.Outcome Of Special Meeting Of General Synod
. ''Church of Ireland website''. Retrieved 9 March 2011. A successor was accordingly elected.

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