Friary Office Change of Opening Hours
The Friary Office opening hours have changed:
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Saturday: 9.30 am-1.30 pm
Notices
Ennis – Tidy Towns Winner 2021
Congratulations to the SuperValu TidyTowns Ireland National Award Winner 2021, Ennis Co. Clare! Well done to everyone involved on such a fantastic achievement!
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Francis Duffy as Archbishop of Tuam
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, as the new Archbishop of Tuam.
Life and ministry of Archbishop-elect Francis Duffy
Francis Duffy was born on 21 April 1958 in the parish of Templeport, Co Cavan to parents Mary Catherine Dolan and Frank Duffy. He…
Cemetery Sunday
Large crowds gathered in both Corrovorrin and Drumcliffe Cemeteries on Sunday 7th November, Cemetery Sunday, for the annual Blessing of Graves. Fr David officiated in Corrovorrin and Bishop Fintan in Drumcliffe. Our thanks to Sr. Betty and her team who organised the Liturgy, Matt Purcell for amplification, and Pat Hanrahan for the photography.
Canon Caimin O’Carroll R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Canon Caimin O’Carroll, Retired Parish Priest of Doora-Barefield, on Sunday 7th November. We extend our sympathy and think of his family, his many friends, and colleagues throughout the diocese.
Canon Caimin was a native of Scariff, and was a priest of the Diocese of Killaloe for 67 years. He was…
First Interment of Ashes in Ennis Parish Columbarium
The first interment of ashes has taken place in our new columbarium which was approved by the Pastoral and Finance Committees of Ennis Parish last year and consecrated as a place of rest by Bishop Fintan on 21st October 2021. RTÉ News broadcast a report on the event on Saturday 6th November – click…
Fr. Michael Sheedy R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Fr. Michael Sheedy, Kilrush, on Wednesday 3rd November. We extend our sympathy and think of his family, his many friends, and colleagues throughout the diocese.
Fr Michael, a native of Cooraclare, was ordained in 1965. He spent 3 years in Dromore Diocese followed by a term in Birmingham.
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Lest we Forget
Our thanks to Paddy Brennan for his very generous donation of €2750, the profits of his latest publication, Lest we Forget, which has now sold out.
Pat nominated the Cathedral Renovation Appeal as the beneficiary.
Work Commences on St. Joseph’s Church
Work on the roof of St Joseph’s Church has commenced and is scheduled to take 8-10 weeks. Please exercise caution around the church at this time. Thank you.
November Masses for the Holy Souls
During the month of November, Mass will be offered each day for all who are on the November Dead list of our parish.
Envelopes are available in the porches of all Churches and in the Parish Office. You can write the names of those you want remembered. Masses will begin on All Souls’ Day.
