In recent weeks, a defibrillator has been installed in the cathedral grounds, on the wall of the Cathedral House, opposite the Sacristy door. This has been made possible by the fundraising efforts of Bella and Denise Hehir, who organised coffee mornings, as well as contributions from EI Shannon and Cllr Mary Howard.
The National…
The latest edition of St Anthony Brief Magazine is available for sale in both the Cathedral and Friary. Your €2 supports the work of the Franciscan Friars and the magazine helps spread devotion to St. Anthony.
Fr Tom was invited by Rev Vicky Lynch of St Columba’s Church Bindon Street to celebrate the Harvest Service with the congregation of the Drumcliffe Union of Parishes. This year’s service was special as it was the occasion that the Church of Ireland used to acknowledge 65 years of faithful service of Nigel Bridge.
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The Transition Year students in Rice College recently celebrated their opening year Mass in St Joseph’s Church and went on a pilgrimage walk to Clareabbey.
Our thanks to Ms Chambers for the photos.
Thousands of people walked through the doors of our Cathedral in Ennis since early morning on 9th September 2024 to pray at the Relics of St Bernadette. From young people to senior citizens they came to pray. Buiochas to the many people who made it possible.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
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On Thursday 5th September Bishop Fintan celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving in Carrigoran Nursing Home, Newmarket-On-Fergus, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Carrigoran.
Carrigoran Nursing Home has served the needs of Co Clare and further afield for over 50 years. Today we rejoice and give thanks. In the words of Sr Celeste Trajan, Superior…
Archbishop Seamus Horgan arrived in South Sudan and was welcomed warmly by the people of South Sudan and by the country’s hierarchy. Please keep Archbishop Seamus in your prayers as he begins this very challenging assignment on behalf of Pope Francis.
A large congregation of parishioners assembled as Fr Martin Blake celebrated Mass on the Feast of the Assumption at St Joseph’s Well on the Gort Road Ennis. Our thanks to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.
On Monday 19th August Fr. John Quinn will celebrate his 90th birthday. Born in Edenvale he was educated in Ballyea National School and St. Flannan’s College. After school the young John joined An Garda Siochana serving in various stations from Kerry to Cavan. On his appointment as a Sergeant, he was at the time the…
