Notices

Poor Clare Monastery

Following the relaxation of restrictions last weekend, the Poor  Clare Sisters will reopen their chapel for public Mass and prayer from Sunday 30th January.
Mass will take place each morning at 7.45 am. Rosary, evening prayer, and Benediction will take place each Sunday evening at 5.00 pm

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2022

It is hoped to have a Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. Dates have yet to be finalised.
However, given the continued presence of Covid-19 and in accordance with best practice at this time, the pilgrimage will not accommodate sick or assisted pilgrims in 2022.
Sick and assisted pilgrims will be able to…


Blessing of Cloughleigh Marian Shrine

Bishop Fintan assisted by Fr Ger Jones celebrated Sunday Mass in Cloughleigh on the second Sunday of Advent After Mass Bishop Fintan blessed the new Marian shrine in the grounds of the Oratory. The shrine was built by the local community and the statute of our Lady came from the grounds of the former Our…


Fr Paschal Hanrahan Appointed as Head Chaplain to the Irish Defence Forces

We congratulate Fr Paschal Hanrahan from Gallows Hill who has been appointed Head Chaplain to the Irish Defence Forces. Paschal, the son of Gertie and the late Paschal, was ordained in 1998 for the Killaloe Diocese. His first appointment was as curate in Kilrush before he began service as a chaplain to the British Army,…

Share a Cup of Christmas Wishes

One of the most important fundraisers for the Cathedral Renovation Appeal is the sale of our tea bags for Christmas.
This little gift of a teabag in a pouch to hang on your Christmas tree, which can be prepared, poured, and enjoyed at half-past three on Christmas Day, is very popular as a gift…


Christmas Food Appeal 2021

Christmas Time is the busiest time for both St. Vincent de Paul and Clarecare who co-ordinate and share food parcels donated by the public.
However this Christmas they are asking the public that instead of buying a physical toy or items of food, they buy a voucher or make a cash donation.
Please…


Friary Office Change of Opening Hours

The Friary Office opening hours have changed:
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday: 9.30 am-1.30 pm


Ennis – Tidy Towns Winner 2021

Congratulations to the SuperValu TidyTowns Ireland National Award Winner 2021, Ennis Co. Clare! Well done to everyone involved on such a fantastic achievement!


Pope Francis appoints Bishop Francis Duffy as Archbishop of Tuam

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, as the new Archbishop of Tuam.

Life and ministry of Archbishop-elect Francis Duffy

Francis Duffy was born on 21 April 1958 in the parish of Templeport, Co Cavan to parents Mary Catherine Dolan and Frank Duffy. He…


Cemetery Sunday

Large crowds gathered in both Corrovorrin and Drumcliffe Cemeteries on Sunday 7th November, Cemetery Sunday, for the annual Blessing of Graves. Fr David officiated in Corrovorrin and Bishop Fintan in Drumcliffe. Our thanks to Sr. Betty and her team who organised the Liturgy, Matt Purcell for amplification, and Pat Hanrahan for the photography.