Pastoral Council

A Parish Pastoral Council was formally established in the parish of Quin-Clooney-Maghera in June 2006.  This is in line with recommendations from the Vatican and the Irish Catholic Hierarchy and reflects changes taking place in the Church worldwide.  The PPC represents a partnership of priests and laypeople sharing responsibility for the pastoral care of the parish and planning for its future.  It exists to provide service and support to individuals and families, and to affirm and encourage other parish groups in their respective ministries.  It is not ‘in charge’ of the parish.  Rather, it will be at the service of the parish taking charge of itself.  Currently, there are 15 laypeople on the PPC and these will obtain training to assist them in their work.  According to a Constitution that the PPC has adopted, each layperson must retire after three years, to make way for new volunteers.

Chairperson:  Patricia Dillon – 083130656

Secretary: Pamela McGrath Tel: 086 249 3493

Killaloe and Ferns Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sun July 6th 2025. We are inviting new members from the Parishes and community to consider attending our pilgrimage. The Ark Children’s Club at The HUB is available for those coming with small children (open Wednesday to Sunday).

Bus Organisers contact details: Brigdale Coaches for Ennis, Clarecastle, Doora Barefield

All Ireland Rosary Rally at Knock Shrine will take place on Saturday June 7th. Bus leaving St Joseph’s, Ennis at 9am. Returning 5.30pm. €25 bus ticket (subject to filling the bus).

To book a seat text Karen 087-4160385 or Séamus 087-275 2578. More details at www.rosaryrally.ie

The Sacred Heart Crusade of Love and Hope commenced with the papal blessing of four pilgrim Sacred Heart Statues on 8th January 2025 in Rome by the late Pope Francis. The Statue is visiting all the Pastoral Areas of our Diocese and on this Monday and Tuesday will be in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Barefield for veneration. Mass