Notices

World Day of the Sick in Lourdes

The day began with Mass at the Grotto at 7.30am. At 10.00am the recently ordained Bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes, Bishop John Marc, was the principal celebrant at the International Mass for the Sick in which 15,000 people gathered in the underground basilica to pray for all who are sick and in need of healing…


Fr Michael Visits Ennis

Ireland’s newest Priest recently ordained Fr Michael McCaul from Derry, returned to Ennis this weekend to celebrate Mass in St Joseph’s Church for pupils from Ennis CBS where Fr Michael is a past pupil. After Mass, the newly ordained priest gave his blessing to all present. Please pray for Fr Michael as he begins his…


Launch of Bishop Fintan’s Book: His Homeward Journey

Bishop Fintan’s latest book on the life and ministry of the recently deceased Pope Benedict XVI was launched at the 6.30pm Mass in the Cathedral on Saturday 28th January and the book was available for sale after Mass. Published by Veritas, ‘His Homeward Journey’ is also available for sale at €10 from the Parish Office.


Commitment to Abstinence

Forty two first-year students from Rice College have made a commitment to abstain from alcohol and illicit drugs during their secondary school years. The school supported the students making the commitment with a presentation of certificates. Mr Louis Mulqueen School Principal, and Fr Tom, school Chaplain, presented the certificates at a ceremony in the school…


Annual Ecumenical Carol Service

The annual Ecumenical Carol Service for Ennis Parish took place this year in the Franciscan Friary on the Fourth Sunday of Advent which this year was the feast of St Flannan, our Diocesan Patron. Fr Brendan McGrath OFM Guardian at the Friary welcomed everyone present and online. Michelle Hennessy Choir Director at the Friary was…


Festival of Cribs in Liscannor

Despite the frosty foggy weather, the Festival of Cribs took place on the third weekend of Advent in St Bridget’s Church. Liscannor. Fr Denis Crosby, Parish Priest of Liscannor, shares his 850 cribs from all around the world. Our thanks to Fr Denis and to our photographer Pat Hanrahan who captured the memories to share…


Ennis Friary and Poor Clare Heating Appeal

Both the Franciscan Friars and Poor Clare Sisters appreciate the generosity of so many who have contributed to their appeal. If you wish to make a donation to their heating appeal, please leave your contribution in the Friary Office or the Parish Office marked “Friary & Poor Clare Heating Appeal“.
The sisters and friars…


Strengthening Our Faith

3rd-year students from Rice College attended a retreat called Strengthening Our Faith, held in the Community Centre, Chapel Lane, on Thursday 1st December. It was an opportunity for the students to pray and learn more about Edmund Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers, and what it means to be a student of an Edmund Rice…


Sculpture in Honour of the Ursuline and Presentation Sisters Unveiled

A recently commissioned sculpture by Shane Gilmore was unveiled at the entrance to St. Anne’s School in Lifford.
In January 1829 four Ursuline Sisters, a novice, and two postulants together with six boarding school pupils took up residence in Lifford House, Corrovorrin, with the intention of providing education for the girls of Ennis.
Within…

Share a Cup of Warm Wishes

Once again this Advent we have our tea bag sachets for sale in both the parish Office and in the Friary Office. One sachet for € 3 or two for €5 with all proceeds going to the Cathedral Renovation Appeal.
This annual fundraiser is a lovely gift to share with people inviting them to…