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Canon Brendan celebrates 65 years of Priesthood

Published on June 17, 2021

Heartiest Congratulations Canon Brendan as you celebrate 65 years of Priesthood!

Michael Brendan O’Donoghue was born on 10th August 1931 in Holles Street hospital, Dublin, the son of Michael and Bridie O’Donoghue. His father, a member of…


Fr Ger Nash appointed Bishop of Ferns

Published on June 11, 2021

Every good wish and blessing to Fr Ger Nash, Killaloe Diocesan Secretary and Director of Pastoral Planning on his appointment by Pope Francis as Bishop of Ferns.


Rosie is on a Mission!

Published on June 10, 2021

Meet Rosie Byrne! Rosie has been travelling to Goradiche every year for almost twenty years with the Burren Chernobyl Project. She has been hugely disappointed that she was unable to carry on this tradition for the past two years due to the challenging times of the pandemic. Neither was she able to hold fundraising coffee…


Reminder! Diocesan Needs Appeal this weekend!

Published on June 9, 2021

Just a reminder that the Diocesan Needs Appeal to support the work and ministry of Bishop Fintan in areas of chaplaincy, pastoral care, marriage etc. takes place this weekend.  Collection dates have had to be rearranged including this particular one due to the lockdowns.  Bishop Fintan thanks you in anticipation of your great generosity at…


Good Luck Exam Students!

Published on June 9, 2021

Today Wednesday, sees the start of this year’s State Exams. It is an anxious time for students and families especially in these challenging times. We want to wish God’s blessings on all our students in Shannon and in the surrounding parishes and to assure them of our prayers and support. We will be remembering you…


Feast of St. Anthony – Sunday 13th June

Published on June 8, 2021

Next Sunday 13th June is the Feast of St. Anthony. Our parishioners have a great devotion to St. Anthony, regularly visiting the shrine in Mary Immaculate Church and attending the weekly novena there each Tuesday morning. Lillies are famously associated with St. Anthony and you are welcome to bring a lilly or lillies to the…


Confirmation & First Communion Dates – 2021 – Shannon Parish

Published on June 3, 2021

With confirmation from the Office of the Taoiseach and the diocese that Confirmations and First Communion Ceremonies may be celebrated from July 5th onwards (and keeping with Covid safety protocols), the following are the dates for Confirmations as agreed with our School Principals and Teachers.

Wednesday July 7 @ 11am for St Aidan’s.


Priests’ Summer Collection

Published on June 3, 2021

The Priests’ Summer  collection will be taken up at all Masses on the weekend of July 2nd to 4th and is one of four collections in the year for the support of the priests of the parish. We thank you for your great support particularly in these challenging times. Envelopes will be made available in…


Diocesan Needs Collection

Published on June 3, 2021

The collection on the weekend of 11th June in Shannon Parish is for the Diocesan Needs Appeal to support the work and ministry of Bishop Fintan in areas of chaplaincy, pastoral care, marriage etc. Collection dates have had to be rearranged including this particular one due to the lockdowns.  Bishop Fintan thanks you in anticipation…


First Anniversary Mass – Bridie Cooling R.I.P

Published on June 1, 2021

First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Bridie Cooling, Killian Park (& Dublin) on Thursday 10th June at 7pm in SS John & Paul Church. Bridie is sadly missed by her family, neighbours and a large circle of Shannon friends. May Bridie rest in God’s loving peace.