We congratulate Fr. Ger Jones who this weekend celebrates the tenth anniversary of his Ordination to the priesthood. As he gently settles into his new calling in Ennis and as Diocesan Secretary, we pray God’s Blessing on his new beginnings in our Diocese.
Bishop Emeritus Willie Walsh and Bishop Fintan Monahan celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Cathedral on Saturday 21st August with pupils and their families from Gael Scoil in two separate ceremonies that allowed for Covid Guidelines to be observed. We are grateful to the candidates confirmed, their parents, teachers, and those who provided music…
On 15th August each year, the Feast of the Assumption, Mass is celebrated at St Joseph’s Well on the Gort Road. Located in the Parish of Doora Barefield, Bishop Fintan, along with Fr Joy and Fr Tom Fitzpatrick, celebrated the Mass in glorious sunshine.
This weekend, we welcome three new Priests to Ennis, Fr. David Carroll, Fr. Ger Jones, and Fr. Brendan McGrath OFM.
Please pray for them as they once again answer God’s call to a new beginning in their Ministries.
| Fr. David Carroll was born in London and from an early age… |
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…
