Notices

First Confessions

For the children preparing for First Communion in May, are taking place these days. Parents/guardians bring them to the Church at an arranged time, usually after school.

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society

St. Joseph’s Young Priests Society will hold Adoration on Tuesday from 6.30pm for vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life ending with rosary at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Synodal meetings

The initial round of Synodal meetings will take place in 14 centres throughout the Diocese during March, beginning next Monday. You are welcome to attend any of…

The Holy Spirit

We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance…


BATh from St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth,

The BATh from St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, may be the perfect fit for undecided students. This degree programme provides a solid intellectual formation in Theology plus…

Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland

The National Board for the Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland (the National Board) will begin its review of Safeguarding practice in the Diocese of Ossory on March 21st. This review is to assess the safeguarding practice in the Diocese of Ossory against the Catholic Church in Ireland’s current standards as detailed…


St Mary’s Cathedral Gift and Bookshop

St Mary’s Cathedral Gift and Bookshop is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30am5pm. The shop has a wide range of books and gifts suitable for Confirmation and…

150th Anniversary of the Sisters of St. John of God

A liturgical celebration is planned to mark the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. John of God and to enable…

Lenten dues:

A gentle reminder that the Lenten Dues – for the income of the priest – are due now. If you haven’t got a parish envelope for your…

‘As we were’,

‘As we were’, Joe Dunphy’s new book, will be going to print soon. Watch this space.