St Anthony’s extension to the Columbarium in the Cathedral was completed this week. There are now 144 new Niches available, some have been reserved already. If you are interested in reserving a Niche in St Anthony’s section, Joseph O’Neill from Eternum Columbarium will be in the Cathedral on Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th, and Thursday 18th…
The latest book of Clare Roots Society is Clare Road, by Larry Brennan, launched at the Parish Centre on Thursday 4th December. This book tells the story of the Clare Road and all other roads leading off it and adds to the collection of over 47 publications by the Clare Roots Society of our beautiful…
At the Vigil Mass for 1st Sunday of Advent in the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul Ennis, Fr Tom Ryan welcomed Sam from Bombay, India, into the Catechumeate, preparing for Baptism at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night. Sam is one of a number of candidates preparing for Baptism in the Killaloe Diocese…
This year the annual Service of Remembrance took place on Saturday 22nd November at the Peace Park in Friar’s Walk. Fr Tom led prayers before wreaths were laid and the National Anthem played. This year, St Michael’s Villas Choir added to the occasion. Our thanks to John O Neill for photography.
On Sunday 9th November, Ennis native Bro Ian Cunningham OFM was ordained a Deacon in the Chapel of the Poor Clares Monastery, Nuns Island, Galway, by Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Galway and Clonfert. Bro Ian is the son of Denis and Caroline, Elm Park, Gort Road, and was professed a Franciscan Friary last September…
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.
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…
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.
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.…
