In the year 1212 a light was kindled in a little monastery outside the walls of Assisi. Clare whose name means “Clear Light” had begun a new way of life under the guidance of her friend, Francis of Assisi. From then onwards a new light shone in the church and throughout the centuries, countless women…
World Youth Day is the largest youth event in the world and will be held in Lisbon, Portugal this week from Tuesday 1st August to Sunday 6th August. Pope Francis will attend the event next weekend. Since the beginning of World Youth Day in 1986 by the late Pope John Paul II, it has been…
The latest publication from St Michael’s Villas telling the story of the past seventy years is now on sale at the parish office for €5
Also available is a specially commissioned fridge magnet of St Michael’s for €3 each or two for €5 When they are gone, they are definitely gone and will not…
This weekend St. Michael’s Villas celebrates seventy years since the construction of the estate in 1953. The seventy-six houses and two shops were built by Clare County Council and cost €100,000 to construct.
St. Michael’s was built for rural people primarily and most of the people who took up residence there in September 1953…
Bookings are now open for the Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 2nd to 7th October. Early booking is advisable as this popular pilgrimage fills very fast! More details from Joe Walsh Tours t: 01 241 0800 or website: joewalshtours.ie
On Thursday 13th July the Priests of the Abbey Pastoral Area gathered to celebrate and acknowledge 190 years of priesthood with 5 colleagues who have close connections with the Pastoral Area. Fr Joy welcomed the 5 Jubilarians and congratulated Fr Harry Brady, 60 years, Archbishop Eugene Nugent and Fr Tom Fitzpatrick 40 years, Fr Brendan…
We offer our congratulations and good wishes to Church of Ireland Rector Canon Kevin O’Brien who was installed as Rector of Adare on Sunday 9th July. Bishop Fintan represented the Catholic Community. Our thanks to Bishop Fintan for the photos.
On Sunday 9th July Archbishop Eugene Nugent celebrated 40 Years of priesthood in the Sacred Heart Church, Scariff, where he was ordained on that date in 1983. He was the principal celebrant at the 11.00am Sunday Mass in the parish Church and was joined by Bishops Fintan and Willie as well as priests and friends…
Bishop Fintan led this year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 27th June to 3rd July.
The Franciscan Pilgrimage takes place on 22nd September and our Killaloe Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage takes place on 2nd October. Both for five nights flying direct from Shannon Airport with a flight time of one hour and fifty minutes.
On Monday 26th June Nora Dinan from Willow Park celebrated her 100th birthday. Born in Maghera on 26th June 1923, Nora worked all her life in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, as chief cashier. On her retirement, Nora came to live in Willow Park 40 years ago, where she enjoys good health and great neighbours.
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