Notices

Fleadh Nua Mass

Bishop Fintan was the celebrant of the Fleadh Nua Mass in the Cathedral on Sunday 1st June. It was a celebration of music, song, and dance as part of the Sunday Eucharist to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension.
Our thanks to John O’Neill for the photos.

Mass at the Cliffs of Moher

The Annual Mass at the Cliffs of Moher took place at the Cliffs on Thursday 29th May, remembering in a special way our loved ones who have died.


Praying at the Grottos

One of the great traditions in Ennis is praying the Rosary at the different Grottos in the town during the month of May. Part of this tradition is the May Devotions that take place. The first May Devotion took place on Thursday evening, 22nd May, at the Grotto at St Michael’s Villas. Our thanks to…


Novena of Masses to the Most Sacred Heart

Our Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul was chosen as the venue for the second Mass of the Novena, which is visiting a different diocese each week in the lead up to the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
Fr Basil, the Benedictine Prior of Silverstream Monastery, Co Meath, was present with the Relics of…


Habemus Papam!

A prayer for our new Pope Leo XIV

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in choosing Pope Leo as the new shepherd of Your Church.

Grant him wisdom like Solomon, courage like Peter, and compassion like Christ.

Strengthen him with Your grace as…


Centenary Celebrations for Joan

Joan McMahon from Tobertaoscain  is the latest parishioner to celebrate her 100th birthday. On 8th May 1925, Joan was born into the McMahon family in Crohaven,  Kildysart. In her teenage years she like so many others went to England where she trained as a nurse. On her return to Ireland she met her future husband, Michael…


Farewell to Fr. Roch OFM

This weekend we bid farewell to Fr. Roch OFM who moves from the Friary in Ennis to the Galway Fraternity at the Abbey in Galway. We thank Roch for his ministry with us and for sharing his Polish experience with us. We will always remember him as the Friar with the beard! We wish Fr…


Fridge Magnet of Pope Francis

To honour and to pray for the soul of Pope Francis we have produced a Fridge Magnet, telling the story of his election and choice of Name Francis where he was reminded “not to forget the poor”
These magnets show Pope Francis imparting his Blessing on all of us.
Available in the…

Easter Sunday Dawn Mass at the Quay in Clarecastle

This year the parish of Clarecastle Ballyea hosted the Easter Sunday Dawn Mass at the Quay in Clarecastle. In ideal weather conditions, parishioners from the four parishes of the Abbey Pastoral Area gathered as the Dawn broke on the season of Easter.


Easter Vigil Mass in Ennis Cathedral

The parish of Ennis celebrated the Easter Vigil this year by welcoming two new members in to the Christian Community in the persons of Bessant and Sid. Bishop Fintan presided and baptised and Confirmed both candidates.