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Notices
Feast of the Assumption
Saturday 15th August is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass times are as follows:
Friday 14th August
Vigil Mass
7.30pm Cathedral
Saturday 15th August
7.45am Poor Clares
10.00am The Friary
10.30am St. Joseph’s
11.00am Cathedral
Normal Saturday evening Masses
Farewell and Thank You
This weekend we bid farewell to two friars here in Ennis who will take up new appointments. Both friars have had a very visible presence in our town, whether in the Friary or in our streets and are now answering the call of God to begin again in new fraternities. Fr Liam is moving to…
Farewell to Fr Jibin
In the coming days of August, a number of priests across the Diocese are on the move following the Killaloe Diocesan Appointments recently completed by Bishop Fintan. Among those on the move this year is Fr. Jibin who has been appointed a Co-PP of the Cronan Pastoral Area and will reside in Roscrea.
Jibin…
Congratulations to Bishop Ger Nash
We congratulate Bishop Ger Nash on his appointment by Pope Leo as the new Bishop of Ossory in addition to his responsibilities as Bishop of Ferns.
Bishop Ger was ordained on 15th June 1991 to serve as priest for the Killaloe Diocese until he was appointed Bishop of Ferns by the late Pope…
Annual War Commemoration 26th July 2026
The annual gathering at the Peace Park to honour all from Co Clare who died in both World Wars and Conflicts took place on Sunday 26th July. Our thanks to John O Neill for photographs.
Golden Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Gerry Kenny
Today we celebrated with Fr Gerry on the golden Jubilee of his ordination. A native of the town where his parents had a shop in Abbey Street, Gerry served Mass in both the Friary and the Poor Clares.
For the past 50 years, he has given faithful service to the Diocese of Killaloe…
Parking at the Cathedral
The long-awaited works at the Cathedral began on the 1st July. The heating system will change from oil to natural gas, the pavements at the front of the Cathedral will be replaced, and the drainage and flooding issues around the Cathedral will be rectified. Fitizgibbon Contractors have been awarded the contract.
Please note that…
New Banners for Lourdes
As we made our final preparations for our Lourdes Pilgrimage, we thanked Fr Jibin for the design and Dermot Kelleher for the production of our new banners, which travelled with us to Lourdes this year.
Diocese of Killaloe Appointments Summer 2026
Many thanks to all clergy and volunteer ministers for the outstanding work, the generous commitment to the pastoral care of all entrusted to them. Special appreciation to all who have agreed to a change of appointment in response to diocesan needs. The diocese at this point has close to half of the 58 parishes with…
