Galway Diocesan Office
Statement regarding the late Bishop Eamonn Casey
Saturday, 19th July 2025
Last July, the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora issued a statement noting that the continued resting of the mortal remains of Bishop Eamonn Casey in the crypt of the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway was a deeply felt matter that affected many people in different ways.
An appeal for time and space was made to allow for appropriate reflection and consultation. The Diocese would like to thank everyone for their understanding of the situation, for their patience and for their respect as this process was undertaken and brought to a conclusion. Significant consensus emerged around the unique role of a Cathedral as a place of unity rather than division, healing rather than hurt and peace rather than disquiet.
Now, with the assent and cooperation of members of the late Bishop Eamonn’s family and following prayers for the dead, his mortal remains have been moved from the Cathedral Crypt and entrusted to their care. It is their express wish that the arrangements they have made for Bishop Eamonn’s final resting place remain private.
The members of Bishop Eamonn’s family involved ask that their earnest desire for privacy be respected at this time.
We pray that God will continue to draw all those who have been affected by this matter into his healing love.
ENDS