Notices

Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens

At the Vigil Mass for 1st Sunday of Advent in the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul Ennis, Fr Tom Ryan welcomed Sam from Bombay, India, into the Catechumeate, preparing for Baptism at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night. Sam is one of a number of candidates preparing for Baptism in the Killaloe Diocese…


Ennis Brass Band Annual Christmas Concert

The Ennis Brass Band Annual Christmas Concert with special guests Quin & Tonics Choir, will take place in St. Columba’s Church, Bindon Street, Ennis, on Sunday 7th December at 7.30pm. Retiring collection on the night.


Advent Season in our Parish

This weekend we begin the Advent Season with the blessing of the Advent Wreath at all our Masses. This four-week season helps us prepare spiritually for Christmas.

First Sunday of Advent
Blessing of the Advent wreath. Do you ever think of making an Advent wreath for your home?

Second Sunday of Advent
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First Friday Visits

Friday 5th December is the First Friday of the month. The priests of the parish will visit housebound parishioners with the sacraments. If you know of any housebound parishioners who would like to receive the sacraments, please contact the Parish Office.


Annual Remembrance Service

This year the annual Service of Remembrance took place on Saturday 22nd November at the Peace Park in Friar’s Walk. Fr Tom led prayers before wreaths were laid and the National Anthem played. This year, St Michael’s Villas Choir added to the occasion. Our thanks to John O Neill for photography.


Diaconate Ordination of Bro Ian Cunningham OFM

On Sunday 9th November,  Ennis native Bro Ian Cunningham OFM was ordained a Deacon in the Chapel of the Poor Clares Monastery, Nuns Island, Galway, by Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Galway and Clonfert. Bro Ian is the son of Denis and Caroline, Elm Park, Gort Road, and was professed a Franciscan Friary last September…


Blessing of the Graves 2025

Despite the threat of rain on All Souls Day, many people turned out to both Corrovorrin and Drumcliffe Cemeteries for the annual Blessing of the Graves and prayers for the faithful departed. Earlier in the day, prayers were offered at the Columbarium in the Cathedral. Our thanks to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.


A Note of Gratitude from the Franciscan Friars

As the scaffolding has come down from around the Friary, we write with hearts full of gratitude for your generous gift to our Roof Appeal. Your support is more than a simple donation; it is a tangible act of care that helps safeguard our home, a place of prayer and welcome for all who seek…


Lourdes Autumn Pilgrimage 2025

200 pilgrims from all over the Diocese travelled with Bishop Fintan on the autumn pilgrimage to Lourdes from Monday 29th September to Saturday 4th October. Uniting in prayer with those at home.


Defence Forces Mass of Remembrance

On Sunday 21st September, at the 11.30am Mass in the Cathedral, retired Defence Force Personnel gathered to remembered colleagues who have died. This annual remembrance brings personnel from all over the County and those who served in the 22nd Infantry Battalion. After Mass the gathering moved to the Peace Park in Friars Walk, where Fr…