In 1971 the Poor Clares in Ennis sent four sisters, along with four Australian sisters, to Aitape, Papua New Guinea, to establish a new foundation. On 26th July they are celebrating 50 years in the Country. Only four sisters are left of the original group, Clare sisters Regina Lewis from O’Brien’s Bridge and Clare Hanrahan…
On Wednesday 30th June Bishop Fintan announced Clerical changes for the Diocese of Killaloe. Some of these changes will see new faces in the Abbey Pastoral Area as we say farewell and thanks to Fr. John & Fr. Dariusz who take up new appointments in other Pastoral Areas. We welcome Fr David Carroll to St.…
The Parish of Ennis congratulates two priests of the Killaloe Diocese who celebrate 65 years of priesthood this Thursday 17th June. Canon Seamus Mullen and Canon Brendan O’Donoghue were ordained to the priesthood in St Patrick’s College Maynooth on the 17th June 1956.
Both priests served in the parish of Ennis for 29 years…
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…
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.
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…
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…
“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…
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…
