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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
