4th September is a significant date for the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, Ennis. On this day in 1842, Dean Terence O’Shaughnessy celebrated the first Mass in the newly constructed Church. Since then, it is impossible to count the number of people who have come to the Cathedral to pray, as they still do…
The latest edition of St Anthony Brief, supporting the work of the Franciscan Friars in their mission is available for sale at €2.00 per copy from both the Friary and the Cathedral.
This edition features the ordination and First Mass of recently ordained Fr Philip McMahon OFM who served as a Deacon in our…
From the 29th of June to the 6th of July, a group of 22 pilgrims from Le Chéile Youth Ministry in Ennis embarked on a deeply enriching journey to the Taizé Community in France. Accompanied by Fr. John Molloy, Joanne O’Brien, Myriam Black, Arlene O’Sullivan, and Saoirse Boyce, the group experienced an unforgettable week of…
On Wednesday 9th July St Benedict Conference of St Vincent de Paul officially opened and blessed their new 12 apartment development, an t’Ard on Clonroad. The St Benedict Conference developed the housing scheme with support from Clare County Council.
We congratulate the Conference on a wonderful contribution to support housing in our parish.
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Our annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine took place on Sunday 6th July. This was a joint pilgrimage with Ferns Diocese and this year Bishop Ger Nash led the pilgrimage assisted by our own Bishop Fintan and the retired Bishop of Ferns, Bishop Denis Brennan. Our thanks to Claire Thynne, Administrator at the Diocesan Office,…
The Friary in Ennis will undergo work to replace and repair the roof of the Church in the coming weeks. The roof over St. Anthony’s Shrine needs replacement. The Franciscan presence in our parish and Pastoral Area goes back over 800 years, and the people have consistently supported the Friars in their ministry. If you…
Diocesan Appointments for Killaloe, Summer 2025
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Annual World day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests
(Appointments take effect from Friday 15th of August 2025)
Making the diocesan appointments is getting increasingly difficult every year. This year, despite the small number of appointments it was exceptionally difficult…
We congratulate Fr Philip OFM who was ordained a priest on Sunday 22nd June 2025 for the Franciscan Order in his native Parish of Navan.
We have happy memories of Br Philip ministry as a Deacon in our parish and Pastoral Area last summer.
We pray God’s blessings on his calling to Priesthood.
A short Corpus Christi Procession took place after the vigil Mass in the Cathedral on the feast of Corpus Christi. Our thanks to both the Polish and Indian communities who helped organise the procession.
Photos courtesy of Pat Hanrahan
