Notices

Launch of Bishop Fintan’s Book in Ennis Cathedral

On Wednesday 6th April, Bishop Fintan Monahan celebrated 11.00 am Mass in the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, Ennis, and afterward Fr Brendan Quinlivan, Diocesan Communication’s Officer, launched Bishop Fintan’s latest publication, Peace Apart: Lasting Impressions of C.S. Lewis.
Copies are now on sale at the Parish Office at a cost of…

Join Accord

Accord is recruiting interested people to assist in the provision of Marriage Preparation Programmes. Application forms are available by contacting marriagepreparation@accord.ie
Selections will take place in June of this year with training commencing in September. This year Accord is celebrating 60 years supporting couples and families.
Please contact…


Lourdes 2022

After an absence of two years due to the Covid pandemic, our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes resumes again this year from 28th June to 3rd July, direct from Shannon Airport.  Sick or assisted pilgrims will not travel this year.  €739 to €759 depending on the choice of hotel, Agena or La Solitude.
To reserve your…

St. Patrick’s Day in Ennis 2022

The day began with the traditional blessing of Shamrock. Bishop Fintan welcomed the Mayor of Ennis Anne Norton and members of the Reserved Defence Forces and the Clare 22nd Battalion Association. After the blessing, Bishop Fintan presented sprigs of Shamrock to each member present.
This was followed by the celebration of Mass in the…


Ennis Camino Walk for Rice College Students

Transition Year students from Rice College organised a Camino walk through Ennis on Monday 28th February visiting the Sacred story of the town along with teacher Ms. Chambers, Fr Joy, and Deacon Antun.


Social Distanced Seats in Ennis Cathedral

Here in the Cathedral we have retained social distancing seating (every second seat) on the side aisle seats from the Baptismal font back to St. Anthony’s Shrine.
We ask people to be respectful of others and still maintain distance.

Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes took place in the Cathedral from Thursday 3rd February and concluded on Friday 11th February, World Day of Prayer for the Sick. Well done and many thanks to all involved.


Synodal Pathway – Online Survey

Pope Francis wants to hear from the whole Church about what is happening in local parishes. He and the bishops would like to know what individuals think we should all be doing to help make our parishes better. The way he has proposed doing this is a synodal process. Synod means “journeying together” and it involves…


First Holy Communion Dates for Ennis Parish Schools 2022

The First Holy Communion dates for Ennis Parish Schools 2022

are as follows:

Afterschool 2nd April
Ennis National School 7th May
Gaelscoil 14th May
Holy Family School 21st May

Confirmation Dates for Ennis Parish Schools 2022

The Confirmation dates for Ennis Parish Schools 2022

are as follows:

Ennis National School 25th March
Holy Family School 1st April
Afterschool 2nd April
Gaelscoil 20th May