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
The Return to Nature Church Project at St. Mary’s Church, Quin, involves six parishes, with Quin Village Tidy Towns leading pollinator enhancements at St. Mary’s Church. The project is supported by Bishop Fintan and Fr. Tom Ryan, inspired by Pope Francis’s vision. Restoration efforts include the restoration of the Statue of St. Francis, clearing moss from shingle beds, and power-washing
On Saturday next at 11am in St Mary’s Church Quin, the boys and girls from Scoil na Mainistreach Quin will celebrate First Holy Communion. We congratulate the children on this very significant step in their faith journey and thank their teachers and parents who, with the parish community have journeyed with these children to this day.
In the Churches Safeguarding Policy ‘A Safe and welcoming Church’ June 2024 , Bishop Fintan Monahan pledges that the Diocese will safeguard children and young people from harm and to support them in their development as valued and integral members of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The Church’s ministry will be inclusive and will uphold their rights. Consistent with Gospel
Sunday May 18th: Team 10 – Sandra Quirke, Aislinn Homer & Marie Quigney.
Sunday May 25th: Team 1 – Edwina O’Brien, Maria Riordan & Sarah Shally
This Sunday is a special day of prayer for Vocations to the priesthood, Religious Life, Diaconate and Lay ministry. We have two seminarians studying in Maynooth, Brian and Mark. Please pray for them as they continue to discern their call to priesthood. Please God they will be the future priests of our diocese. Prayer for Vocations: Lord, the ministry of