It is 199 years this year since the first two Christian Brothers arrived in Ennis and sowed a seed that has flourished. Today Ennis CBS and Rice College owe a great debt of gratitude to these two brothers for laying the foundation that these schools flourish on today. On Tuesday 5th May, we celebrated the…
Ennis Parish is very proud of our native son Fr Martin Browne OSB from Ardlea Road, Ennis, who assisted Pope Leo and the Archbishop of Canterbury during her pilgrimage to Rome
Canon Seamus Mullin, P.E.
Críocha Callan Pastoral Area
Canon Seamus Mullin was born on 6th August 1931 in Kilrush. Having completed his studies for the priesthood in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, he was ordained a priest on 17th June 1956.
He completed the H.Dip in Education in UCG in 1957 and…
Canon Michael McLaughlin, P.E.
Críocha Callan Pastoral Area
Fr Michael McLaughlin was born on 2nd August 1936. Having completed his studies for the priesthood in St Patrick’s College, Carlow, he was ordained a priest on 11th June 1960. His initial appointments were in Galway diocese from July 1960 until July 1964, Ardagh and Clonmacnoise…
We welcome Deacon Ian Cunningham OFM who joined Fr Jibin for Mass on Wednesday 8th April. Please keep Bro Ian in your prayers as he prepares for Ordination to the priesthood in the Friary here in Ennis on the Sunday 31st May.
We congratulate the 22 children from Holy Family School who were confirmed by Fr Joy on Friday 27th March in the Cathedral. We pray the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on their young lives.
The day began in Ennis with the blessing of the shamrock by Frs. Tom & Joy with members of the 22nd Battalion at the Bishop Walsh Plaza followed by the celebration of the Eucharist led by pupils and staff of Rice College. After Mass it was off to the parade led by Grand Marshall, Ennis…
Míle míle buíochas to everyone involved in this year’s online auction which raised €8,566, with all proceeds going to the Cathedral Renovation Appeal. Our special thanks to Joanne, Margaret, and their team who put in many hours to make it happen. And thanks to all who donated items for the auction and to those whose…
People from all over the Diocese gathered in the Cathedral in Ennis on Saturday 21st February to mark the first anniversary of the death of Bishop Willie Walsh and the dedication of the Bishop Willie Walsh Plaza in front of the Cathedral.
Bishop Fintan was the principal celebrant of the concelebrated Mass which included…
