The pupils of 4th class from Scoil Íosa Primary School Ballyhaunis, accompanied by their teachers Caroline Campbell, Matt Cummins, Niamh Connolly, Norma Prendergast and SNA Marina Coyne, and under the guidance of members of Ballyhaunis Tidy Towns Committee members Kay...
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Letter from Archbishop Francis Duffy on his appointment as Apostolic Administrator to Killala Diocese
To the Priests of the Archdiocese of Tuam 17th April 2024 Dear Father, As you may be aware, last week, upon the retirement of Bishop John Fleming, Pope Francis appointed me as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Killala. Firstly, I thank the members of our...
Episcopal changes in the Tuam Province
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed the Archbishop of Tuam Francis Duffy as Apostolic Administrator to the Diocese of Killala, following the retirement of Bishop John Fleming. In addition, the Pope has appointed the Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran as Apostolic...
PPC update March 2024
The most recent meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council was held on 19th March in the Community Hall. The minutes of the February meeting were read, proposed and seconded. Among the issues for discussion on the evening were: Deanery meeting had been postponed to 23rd...
Parish Pastoral Council Newsletter July-Dec. 2023
The Parish Pastoral Council bi-annual newsletter contains information and photos on some of the events that took place in our parish over the past 6 months. The most recent newsletter covers July to December 2023, and be viewed by clicking on the link below:...
Easter message from Fr. Stephen
Happy Easter to all the families in our parish, and a special welcome home to all who made the journey back for Easter. May the peace, hope & joy of the risen Lord fill your hearts and lives. Sincere thanks to all who helped with, and took part in the Holy Week...
Holy Week & Easter Ceremonies
Holy Thursday 28 March . The season of Lent ends on Holy Thursday and the Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8pm, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 10pm. The Offertory collection this evening will be donated to...
Blessing of saplings for National Tree Week
Sunday March 3rd marked the start of National Tree Week. At the end of 10am Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis, we had the blessing of Beech & Oak saplings & seeds. A sapling will be planted in each of the Station areas in the parish. Thanks to the...
PPC Update
At the recent February meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council, the following matters were discussed: Stations of the Cross - Margaret Monaghan to follow up on the Stations of the Cross script. Heating Oil – will wait to see the cost of alternative fuel later in the...
National Tree Week 2024
National Tree week runs from 3rd to 10th March. This year’s theme is “Planting Trees for a Greener Future” which aims to emphasise the importance of trees and forests in helping to mitigate climate change and promote biodiversity. In Ballyhaunis, tree saplings have...