Notices

Ennis Cathedral Columbarium

Joseph O’Neill from Eternum Columbarium will be available to meet with people in the Columbarium of the Cathedral on Wednesday 12th November from 12 noon to 6:00pm and on Thursday 13th November from 9:00am to 12 noon. To book an appointment, please text 085 214 8301


Ordination to the Diaconate

On this Sunday 9th November in the Chapel of the Poor Clare Monastery, Nun’s Island, Galway, Bro. Ian Cunningham OFM, son of Denis and Caroline Cunningham, Elm Park, will be ordained to the Diaconate by Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Galway & Clonfert. Bro. Ian made his solemn profession in the Friary in Ennis last…


Remembering our Dead

Our book of Remembrance honouring all who died in Ennis in the past year is now available from the Parish Office. The booklet contains the photos of 213 of our loved ones who died in the past year so that they will always be remembered and never forgotten. The booklet has some reflections on death…


Blessing of the Graves 2025

Despite the threat of rain on All Souls Day, many people turned out to both Corrovorrin and Drumcliffe Cemeteries for the annual Blessing of the Graves and prayers for the faithful departed. Earlier in the day, prayers were offered at the Columbarium in the Cathedral. Our thanks to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.


First Friday Visits

Friday 7th November is the First Friday of the month. The priests of the parish will visit housebound parishioners with the sacraments. If you know of any housebound parishioners who would like to receive the sacraments, please contact the Parish Office.


A Note of Gratitude from the Franciscan Friars

As the scaffolding has come down from around the Friary, we write with hearts full of gratitude for your generous gift to our Roof Appeal. Your support is more than a simple donation; it is a tangible act of care that helps safeguard our home, a place of prayer and welcome for all who seek…


Lourdes Autumn Pilgrimage 2025

200 pilgrims from all over the Diocese travelled with Bishop Fintan on the autumn pilgrimage to Lourdes from Monday 29th September to Saturday 4th October. Uniting in prayer with those at home.


Defence Forces Mass of Remembrance

On Sunday 21st September, at the 11.30am Mass in the Cathedral, retired Defence Force Personnel gathered to remembered colleagues who have died. This annual remembrance brings personnel from all over the County and those who served in the 22nd Infantry Battalion. After Mass the gathering moved to the Peace Park in Friars Walk, where Fr…

Solemn Profession of Bro. Ian Cunningham OFM

On Sunday 14th September 2025, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Ian Cunningham from Elm Park, Ennis, made his Solemn Profession as Friar Minor in the presence of the Minister Provincial, Fr Aidan McGrath OFM, and his fellow friars who travelled from all over Ireland and different parts of the world.…


183rd Anniversary of the First Mass Celebrated in Ennis Cathedral

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…