Notices

90 Years Young!

Today we celebrate and rejoice on the 90th birthday of Sr Catherine Pender from The Poor Clare Monastery Ennis. The oldest member of the Ennis community and a native of Cahermurohy. Kilmihil, Sr Catherine was the familiar face that greeted people who called to the monastery for many years.
We wish her every…

Cathedral Works Update

Work is progressing on the pavement and drainage at the front and side of the Cathedral. During this phase of the works the Cathedral remains open all day. Entrance is by the Columbarium and Grotto doors at the back of the Cathedral and at both side doors.
The Parish Office is open each day…


Fáilte Fr Eugene OFM

As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis this weekend, we welcome the latest member of the Franciscan Fraternity to Ennis, Fr. Eugene Barrett OFM. Fr Eugene, a native of Clonmel, has just completed his term as guardian of the Friary in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. Fr. Eugene’s parents and family, the late Tom and Kitty…


Feast of Our Lady of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy have had a presence in our Parish for the past 172 years. During a Parish Mission in 1853, Dean John Kenny the parish priest was asked by parishioners to approach the Sisters in Limerick with an invitation for the Sisters to come to Ennis to provide education in the town.
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Celebrating Ten Years of Episcopal Leadership

On Friday 25th September, we joined the Diocese of Killaloe in wishing Bishop Fintan Monahan a very happy 10th Anniversary of his episcopal ministry. Bishop Fintan was ordained Bishop of Killaloe in the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, Ennis, on Sunday 25th September 2016. We give thanks for ten years of dedicated service, steadfast…


Congratulations Rev Vicky

We congratulate Rev Vicky Lynch of St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Bindon Street, Ennis, on her appointment as Archdeacon of Limerick, Ardfert and Aghadoe in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Limerick, Killaloe and Tuam.
We wish her every blessing in her new responsibilities.


184th 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…


Farewell and Thank You

This weekend we bid farewell to two friars here in Ennis who will take up new appointments. Both friars have had a very visible presence in our town, whether in the Friary or in our streets and are now answering the call of God to begin again in new fraternities. Fr Liam is moving to…


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…