Notices

Poor Clares Re-Opening

The Poor Clare Sisters wish to thank you most sincerely for your understanding and patience during this past lockdown.

We are happy to tell you that we now intend to re-open on a gradual basis, beginning next week, Monday 14th June.

People calling with messages or prayer intentions will be met by a sister at…


Sleeping St. Joseph Statues

The Parish Office has acquired a limited supply of statues of the Sleeping St. Joseph. They are available in two sizes at €6.50 and €12.00.

Sleeping St. Joseph Magnet

The parish office now has magnets of sleeping St. Joseph on sale at a cost of  €3 per magnet or two for €5. All proceeds go towards the Cathedral Renovation Appeal.


Return of Public Worship – The Path Ahead

This Monday 10th May, we will resume public worship. Many have found the last four and a half months of not being able to gather with
people for Eucharist in our churches since St. Stephen’s Day very difficult.
Our parish is deeply grateful to the many volunteers and stewards and those who have…


Guidelines for Baptisms, Funerals & Weddings

Baptisms
We are now taking bookings for Baptisms. A maximum 10 people can attend the ceremony. All Baptisms take place individually. Please
contact the Parish Office for more information.
Funerals
From Monday 10th May up to 50 mourners may attend a Funeral Mass.
Weddings
A maximum of 50 people…


Congratulations to Fr. Damian O.F.M.

“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad” ~ Psalm 118:24
These were the opening words of Archbishop Dermot Farrell at the ordination ceremony of Fr. Damian O.F.M. in the Franciscan Friary, Merchant’s Quay, Dublin, on Saturday 24th April.  Fr. Damian, a Waterford man, is a member…


Repairs to the Cathedral

Scaffolding was erected on the Old Ground Side of the Cathedral in the past week. This is to allow repair work to take place on the roof and drains.
Recent wet weather identified leaks on the roof that need immediate attention. At the car entrance to the Cathedral, Bord Gáis are currently putting in…


Trócaire Lenten Appeal 2021

Trócaire’s Lenten Appeal for 2021 has now begun.  Each year, tens of thousands of people across Ireland come together to show their solidarity with people facing poverty and injustice overseas.

This year’s campaign will focus on exploring the Impact of Conflict on Families in South Sudan.  Ajak and her son Ngor, along with Awut and…


Face Coverings in Church

In solidarity with the vast majority of our fellow citizens who actively promote and pursue as safe an environment as possible – in their homes, their places of work and places where they shop or gather, the Diocese of Killaloe now ‘strongly recommends’ the wearing of face coverings in addition to the continuation of…


Matt Talbot Shrine in Ennis Cathedral

A new Matt Talbot shrine has been erected in the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, Ennis. A specially commissioned picture telling the story of Matt’s life was created by local artist Noreen Flynn.
It tells of Matt’s whole life, his struggle with alcohol, of poverty, theft as he stole to buy drink, and…