Notices
Annual War Commemoration
On Saturday 19th July, veterans from Clare and Limerick gathered with locals in the The Peace Park at Friars Close to honour the dead of County Clare who took part in both world wars and on peace keeping duties with the UN.
Our thanks to John O’Neill for the photographs.
Pilgrimage to Taizé – A Journey of Faith and Friendship
From the 29th of June to the 6th of July, a group of 22 pilgrims from Le Chéile Youth Ministry in Ennis embarked on a deeply enriching journey to the Taizé Community in France. Accompanied by Fr. John Molloy, Joanne O’Brien, Myriam Black, Arlene O’Sullivan, and Saoirse Boyce, the group experienced an unforgettable week of…
Official Opening and Blessing of An t’Ard Apartments
On Wednesday 9th July St Benedict Conference of St Vincent de Paul officially opened and blessed their new 12 apartment development, an t’Ard on Clonroad. The St Benedict Conference developed the housing scheme with support from Clare County Council.
We congratulate the Conference on a wonderful contribution to support housing in our parish.
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Killaloe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Our annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine took place on Sunday 6th July. This was a joint pilgrimage with Ferns Diocese and this year Bishop Ger Nash led the pilgrimage assisted by our own Bishop Fintan and the retired Bishop of Ferns, Bishop Denis Brennan. Our thanks to Claire Thynne, Administrator at the Diocesan Office,…
Friary Roof Appeal
The Friary in Ennis will undergo work to replace and repair the roof of the Church in the coming weeks. The roof over St. Anthony’s Shrine needs replacement. The Franciscan presence in our parish and Pastoral Area goes back over 800 years, and the people have consistently supported the Friars in their ministry. If you…
Diocesan Appointments for Killaloe, Summer 2025
Diocesan Appointments for Killaloe, Summer 2025
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Annual World day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests
(Appointments take effect from Friday 15th of August 2025)
Making the diocesan appointments is getting increasingly difficult every year. This year, despite the small number of appointments it was exceptionally difficult…
Ordination of Fr Philip McMahon OFM
We congratulate Fr Philip OFM who was ordained a priest on Sunday 22nd June 2025 for the Franciscan Order in his native Parish of Navan.
We have happy memories of Br Philip ministry as a Deacon in our parish and Pastoral Area last summer.
We pray God’s blessings on his calling to Priesthood.
Corpus Christi Procession
A short Corpus Christi Procession took place after the vigil Mass in the Cathedral on the feast of Corpus Christi. Our thanks to both the Polish and Indian communities who helped organise the procession.
Photos courtesy of Pat Hanrahan
St Anthony Novena
The 2025 St Anthony Novena concluded in the Friary on 13th June, the Feast of St Anthony. Our thanks to Fr Kieran Fitzsimons OFM who led this year’s Novena and to Bishop Fintan who celebrated the final Mass. Photographs courtesy of Pat Hanrahan.
