Notices

First Anniversary Mass – Traudl McMahon R.I.P

Published on March 11, 2020

First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Traudl McMahon, Hurler’s Cross, on Monday March 16th at 6.30pm Vigil Mass in SS John & Paul Church. Sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends.


First Anniversary Mass – Nora O’Connor

Published on March 11, 2020

First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Nora O’Connor, Cronan Grove, on Monday March 16th at 6.30pm Vigil Mass in SS John & Paul Church. Sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends.


Diocesan Education Fund Collection

Published on March 11, 2020

The traditional collection for the Diocese will take place at all Masses on St. Patrick’s Day. Bishop Fintan appreciates your kind and generous support.


A Prayer for Protection Against Coronavirus

Published on March 7, 2020

I invite you to pray this prayer and share with others!

Prayer for Protection Against Coronavirus

We pray Lord Jesus for an increased awareness of, and commitment to health and communal safety measures for coronavirus COVID-109 in Ireland, and our world, in our parish communities and our diocese, in our families, social groups and with…


First Anniversary Mass – Michael Hallinan R.I.P

Published on March 5, 2020

First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Michael Hallinan, Tullyglass Hill on Sunday 15th March at 11am in Mary Immaculate Church. Sadly missed by his family and friends.


First Anniversary Mass – Aidan Curran R.I.P

Published on March 5, 2020

First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for the late Aidan Curran, Tullyvarraga Hill, on Sunday 15th March at 11am in Mary Immaculate Church. Sadly missed by his family and friends.


Imagining The Church of the Future

Published on March 5, 2020

Bishop Fintan has initiated a diocese-wide process of reflection and planning over the next 18 months. The aim is to help parishes and pastoral areas to think about and plan for the future. The first part of this process, called Let’s Imagine, will take place from March to May 2020. People who are thinking and…


Women’s World Day of Prayer

Published on March 3, 2020

Everyone (men and women) is invited to Women’s World Day of Prayer 2020, from Zimbabwe, on Sunday 8th March at 3pm in The Jubilee Chapel of Mary Immaculate Church.  The theme is “Rise – Take Your Mat and Walk”.

The painting (by Nonny Mathe, a Zimbabwean born artist who lives in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)…


Temporary Pledge for Lent in Association with The Pioneers

Published on March 3, 2020

During the season of Lent, many people take on different tasks of giving up something, mostly for spiritual reasons. People give up things like cigarettes, alcohol, sweets or use their social media less. For others, they take on daily Mass or pray more. We also have the tradition of the Trocaire campaign where we help…


Parish Policy in Regard to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published on February 28, 2020

We received notification from the HSE and the Irish Episcopal Conference in regard to best practice for celebrations in our Churches and Oratories. Enclosed is a parish letter which will be displayed at all Church notices in regard to best practice.  The notification from the HSE can be accessed on www.hpsc.ie