Notices

Farewell to Fr Jibin

In the coming days of August, a number of priests across the Diocese are on the move following the Killaloe Diocesan Appointments recently completed by Bishop Fintan. Among those on the move this year is Fr. Jibin who has been appointed a Co-PP of the Cronan Pastoral Area and will reside in Roscrea.
Jibin…


Congratulations to Bishop Ger Nash

We congratulate Bishop Ger Nash on his appointment by Pope Leo as the new Bishop of Ossory in addition to his responsibilities as Bishop of Ferns.
Bishop Ger was ordained on 15th June 1991 to serve as priest for the Killaloe Diocese until he was appointed Bishop of Ferns by the late Pope…

Annual War Commemoration 26th July 2026

The annual gathering at the Peace Park to honour all from Co Clare who died in both World Wars and Conflicts took place on Sunday 26th July. Our thanks to John O Neill for photographs.

Golden Jubilee Celebrations for Fr Gerry Kenny

Today we celebrated with Fr Gerry on the golden Jubilee of his ordination. A native of the town where his parents had a shop in Abbey Street, Gerry served Mass in both the Friary and the Poor Clares.
For the past 50 years, he has given faithful service to the Diocese of Killaloe…

Parking at the Cathedral

The long-awaited works at the Cathedral began on the 1st July. The heating system will change from oil to natural gas, the pavements at the front of the Cathedral will be replaced, and the drainage and flooding issues around the Cathedral will be rectified. Fitizgibbon Contractors have been awarded the contract.
Please note that…


New Banners for Lourdes

As we made our final preparations for our Lourdes Pilgrimage, we thanked Fr Jibin for the design and Dermot Kelleher for the production of our new banners, which travelled with us to Lourdes this year.


Diocese of Killaloe Appointments Summer 2026

Many thanks to all clergy and volunteer ministers for the outstanding work, the generous commitment to the pastoral care of all entrusted to them.  Special appreciation to all who have agreed to a change of appointment in response to diocesan needs.  The diocese at this point has close to half of the 58 parishes with…


Cathedral in Bloom!

Our thanks to Mary & James O’Grady for the beautiful display of flowers in front of the Cathedral and on the Cathedral grounds.Many hours of dedication and work go into making our sacred Spaces so beautiful. Thank you, Mary & James!


Lourdes Pilgrimage

We join prayerfully with all pilgrims from our Diocese who travel to Lourdes on Wednesday 24th June for our annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to this great Marian Shrine in southern France. If you would like a petition to be brought to the Grotto on your behalf, please leave it at the Parish office by 5.00pm on…

The O’Malley Clan Gathering

Welcome to the O’Malley Clan who are hosting a family gathering in Clare over the weekend of 27th/28th June. The Clan will gather for the 11.30am Mass in the Cathedral on Sunday 28th June and Canon Donagh O’Malley from Limerick will be the celebrant.