Among the items discussed at the September meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council: Correspondence Fr Stephen referred to a letter issued by the Irish Bishops outlining drop-off in congregations, especially since Covid. Fr Michael Murphy is heading up a group to...
An important pastoral message from the Irish Bishops’ Conference entitled “Why Sunday Matters” is being launched this Sunday 31st August by Bishop Denis Nulty. As we continue our journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Irish Bishops invite all Catholics to...
A PASTORAL MESSAGE from ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY on the occasion of the Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza on Sunday, 24th August 2025 I join with Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh, in calling for Sunday 24th August to be a day of...
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The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock takes place from Wednesday 13th to Thursday 21st August. In this special Jubilee Year, the theme of the Novena is “Pilgrims of Hope”, and throughout the nine days, inspiring guest speakers will reflect on how hope has revealed...
Thanks to all who took part in our annual Corpus Christi procession from the Ballyhaunis parish church to the Friary on Saturday evening 21st June. A special word of thanks and well done to the Scoil Íosa First Communion children, their parents and families. Thanks to...
Among the issues discussed at the May meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council: Church refurbishment Cabling for fire alarms is underway, and Kieran Jennings is installing the cabling for the sound system. Stations of the Cross, one sample has been completed, with the...
Our new Pope was elected on Thursday evening, when white smoke was visible around the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, says he hopes that his election can bring light to the “dark nights of this world”. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost (69) was...
The April meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council was held on Monday 7th in the Community Hall. The following is a summary of the items discussed. Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of meeting of 10th March 2025 were read. Proposed by S. Conlon, Seconded by A....
Statement of Archbishop Francis Duffy, Archbishop of Tuam and Apostolic Administrator of Killala, on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis: "The announcement of the death of Pope Francis is truly sad news for the Church and the world. For those in the Church,...