The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place from 13th to 21st August. This year’s theme “Sheltered in God’s Love” marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Knock Basilica and reflects its continuing role as a place of faith, hope and community for all who...
The Parish Pastoral Council held its monthly meeting on 11th May, with the following items on the agenda. MATTERS ARISING Safeguarding: Garda Vetting is sorted but Ruth Murphy and Miriam Judge have not yet received certs in relation to training completed....
The annual Corpus Christi procession took place following the Vigil Mass on Saturday evening 6th June, with a procession from St. Patrick's Church to the Friary. Children who received their First Holy Communion last month joined in, and scattered flower petals along...
WALKING WITH THE BEREAVED: A CALL TO SERVICE The Third Sunday of Easter 2026 Dear Parishioners, ...
Reflection of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Prayer Vigil for Peace St. Peter’s Basilica, Saturday 11th April 2026 Dear brothers and sisters, Your prayer is an expression of that faith which, according to the words of Jesus, moves mountains (cf. Mt 17:20). Thank you...
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Lord, today we pray for mothers everywhere. Bless mothers who are expecting a baby. Calm their fears and keep their new little life safe. Bless mothers who have babies & toddlers and are in a busy season of bottles, nappies and endless laundry. Give strength to...
These were the items discussed at the PPC meeting on 12th January 2026: Minutes of Previous Meeting : Minutes of meeting held on 24th November 2025 were read by Kevin Henry. Proposed by J. Kelly and seconded by E. Donnellan. Matters Arising Safeguarding –...
From the start of February 2026, the 10am Mass on Mondays in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis will be a “Missa Pro Populo”— Mass for the People. This is a weekly Mass offered for the well-being of the people of the parish. From that date, Anniversary Masses for the...