Pope Francis R.I.P.
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
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Blessing of Easter Food in Ennis Cathedral
Families gathered in Ennis Cathedral on Easter Saturday for the traditional Blessing of Easter Food, accompanied by the Shannon Polish Scouts. Led in prayer by Fr Roch OFM, Bishop Fintan blessed the baskets of food which symbolise thanksgiving as Lent comes to an end, celebration of the Resurrection and the hope of new life.
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations 2025
Celebrations honouring our National Apostle St Patrick began with Bishop Fintan celebrating Mass with the traditional blessing of the Shamrock in the Cathedral. Students and teachers of Rice College enriched the liturgy by their participation in the Readings, prayers, music, and dance.
RCIA Candidates
Please keep Bassant and Sid in your prayers during Lent as they prepare for Baptism at the Easter Vigil, also remembering JP who is preparing in his parish of Portree.
All three will receive Baptism on Holy Saturday night at the Easter Vigil and are part of the RCIA programme of preparation led by…
The Visit of the Relics of Venerable Matt Talbot
The month of March was the month chosen by the Knights of St Columbanus to bring the relics of Matt Talbot to the Cathedral in Ennis as part of a nationwide tour in this centenary year of his death which will culminate in Dublin on Saturday 7th June in the Pro Cathedral when Archbishop Dermot…
Resurgam and Ennis Cathedral Junior Choir
Resurgam Choir from Galway performed in the Cathedral of Ss Peter & Paul with the Cathedral Junior Choir on Sunday 2nd March 2025.
Our thanks to John O’Neill for photographs.
Lourdes Jubilee Pilgrimages 2025
Our Diocesan Pilgrimage led by Bishop Fintan will depart Shannon Airport on Wednesday 25th June for 5 days. €955 pps includes full board.
Our Diocesan Autumn Pilgrimage is from 29th September to 4th October €935 pps includes full board.
To reserve a seat, please contact Joe Walsh Tours, 89 Harcourt St. Dublin 2…
Bishop Willie Walsh R.I.P.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bishop Emeritus Willie Walsh.
Bishop Willie Walsh was born on 16 January 1935, the youngest of six children, near Roscrea, County Tipperary. He attended primary school in Corville National School, Roscrea Boys National School, and secondary school in St. Flannan’s College, Ennis
He was…
Polish Eucharistic Celebrations
Bishop Fintan and Fr Tom were invited to join the Polish community for the celebration of Sunday Eucharist in the Cathedral on Sunday 16th February. After Mass, there was a little celebration in the Chapter Room of the Cathedral. Fr Jarek OSB and Fr Roch OFM were also present.
We Pray for Pope Francis
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’ health has deteriorated, and he has been diagnosed with a polymicrobial respiratory tract infection. Recent medical tests indicate a complex clinical condition, necessitating an extended hospital stay for the 88-year-old Pontiff in Rome.
Let us unite in prayer for his health and recovery, entrusting him to…
