Wednesday 29th November 2023 is the 800th anniversary of the approval of the Rule of the Friars Minor. On that day 800 years ago, Pope Honorius III gave approval to Francis of Assisi for the Franciscan Family. Within a few years of approval, the Friars arrived in Ennis and the presence of the Franciscan family…
One of the fruits of the 70th celebrations of St Michael’s Villas was the formation of SMV70 Community Choir. The choir has gathered since the weekend in July celebrations to practice.
Their first outing took place this weekend to sing for the residents of St Joseph’s Hospital in the newly decorated and renovated Church.
Sunday 19th November was the day that the people of Clare came to remember all those who died in wars and conflict, remembering especially our peacekeepers who gave their lives in the service of their country.
The annual celebration took part in the Peace Park on Monastery Road Ennis. Fr Tom led a prayer…
The work at present is concentrated in front of the sanctuary. This work is happening behind the hoarding that is visible in the Cathedral at present. The work is progressing and we are hopeful that by the middle of December, we should be able to take down the hoarding and return to the sanctuary for…
As part of the November Remembrance in Ennis Parish, Cemetery Sunday is an important event in the story of Remembrance. Prayers and Blessings took place in the Columbarium of the Cathedral and in both Corrovorrin and Drumcliffe Cemeteries. Our thanks to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.
Telling the story in pictures of all who died in the parish in the past year our Ennis Parish Remembrance Book is available from the Parish Office. A donation for each book would be appreciated to cover the cost of printing and publishing.
Bishop Fintan has just published a pastoral letter entitled “Going Forward in Faith, Hope, and Love”. This letter is the culmination of the fruits of the different conversations that were had across the diocese which he hosted with each Pastoral Area. The letter addresses our current reality as a diocese, offers some constructive suggestions and…
The Killaloe Autumn Pilgrimage to Lourdes took place from Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th October. Pilgrims enjoyed five days of sunshine that allowed them to enter into the spirit of pilgrimage. Our thanks to John Quirke for the photos.
Work began on the roof and exterior walls of St. Joseph’s Church which will then be followed by ceiling and electrical work which is scheduled to be completed by December. The church will remain open for mass and other liturgies during the week. Some areas will have restricted access on a temporary basis and these…
Students from Rice College school retreat took place on Lough Derg Co Donegal. The two day retreat is offered by the Island as part of their pilgrimage outreach to schools. The students surrender their phones for two days to allow them to enter fully into the experience.
Our thanks to Ms Ronan, Mr Bermingham,…
