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Easter Dawn Mass at Quin Abbey

This year the Abbey Pastoral Area Dawn Mass was hosted by the parish of Clooney, Quin, and Maghera, in the sacred space of Quin Abbey.
Bishop Fintan was the principal celebrant, joined by priests from the pastoral area.
Our thanks to all who made the occasion special and sacred through the organisation of…


Easter Vigil Mass in Ennis Cathedral

On Holy Saturday night the Cathedral was filled to capacity as Bishop Fintan, the priests of the parish, and the Franciscan Friars, joined together for the Easter vigil.  During the vigil, Easter Holy Water was blessed and Nicolas from Zimbabwe was received into the Church and received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and…


Blessing of the Easter Food

Parishioners from Poland and other Eastern European Countries gathered in the Cathedral in Ennis on Holy Saturday for the annual celebration of the Blessing of the Easter Food.
Our thanks to Maggie O’Brien for organising the ceremony and to Bishop Fintan for the photos.


Stations of the Cross on Good Friday

Fr Ger and parishioners in Cloughleigh organised outdoor Stations of the Cross. With the help of Fr Martin and others, they brought the Gospel to the streets. Our thanks to Bishop Fintan for the photos.


Chrism Mass in the Cathedral

People & priests gathered from all over the Diocese of Killaloe on Spy Wednesday evening at the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul. During this Mass, Bishop Fintan blessed the oils used in the Sacraments and priests renewed their commitment to the priesthood. Our thanks to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.


Spring Cleaning in the Cathedral

A massive thank you to the many people who turned out on the Tuesday of Holy Week to give the Cathedral a spring clean. In less than three hours with a break for coffee/tea during Mass, the Cathedral was transformed. The help of so many made the occasion both enjoyable and worthwhile. Our thanks to…


Clare Roots Society Book Launch

On Wednesday 22nd March Clare Roots Society launched its latest publications:
Hermitage by Joe Shannon,
and Erasmus Smith House, incorporating Harmony Row, St Anthony’s Terrace, and Springfield, by Lucille Ellis.
The launch took place in the Parish Centre after Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral for all deceased residents of Heritage, Harmony…


Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

The day began when Bishop Fintan held the traditional blessing of the Shamrock for members of the 22nd Infantry Battalion Association before celebrating Mass with pupils and teachers from Rice College leading the Liturgy in music, dancing, and singing. The students took part also in the readings and prayers as Gaelige. The celebrations continued with…


Turkey and Syria Emergency Appeal – Thank You!

On the last weekend of February, we held an Emergency Appeal to help victims of the earthquake in Syria/Turkey. Your wonderful generosity raised €20,360. Thank you for responding so generously.


Trócaire

This year Trócaire celebrates 50 years of reaching out to the poor and working for social justice in parts of the world where poverty and injustice exist. Through the generosity of Irish people over the past 50 years, the quality of life has improved for so many people.
The Trócaire Lenten Campaign begins this…