Lourdes 2022


The day began with the traditional blessing of Shamrock. Bishop Fintan welcomed the Mayor of Ennis Anne Norton and members of the Reserved Defence Forces and the Clare 22nd Battalion Association. After the blessing, Bishop Fintan presented sprigs of Shamrock to each member present.
This was followed by the celebration of Mass in the…

Transition Year students from Rice College organised a Camino walk through Ennis on Monday 28th February visiting the Sacred story of the town along with teacher Ms. Chambers, Fr Joy, and Deacon Antun.


Our Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes took place in the Cathedral from Thursday 3rd February and concluded on Friday 11th February, World Day of Prayer for the Sick. Well done and many thanks to all involved.

Pope Francis wants to hear from the whole Church about what is happening in local parishes. He and the bishops would like to know what individuals think we should all be doing to help make our parishes better. The way he has proposed doing this is a synodal process. Synod means “journeying together” and it involves…
The First Holy Communion dates for Ennis Parish Schools 2022
are as follows:
| Afterschool | 2nd April |
| Ennis National School | 7th May |
| Gaelscoil | 14th May |
| Holy Family School | 21st May |

The Confirmation dates for Ennis Parish Schools 2022
are as follows:
| Ennis National School | 25th March |
| Holy Family School | 1st April |
| Afterschool | 2nd April |
| Gaelscoil | 20th May |


It is hoped to have a Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes this year. Dates have yet to be finalised.
However, given the continued presence of Covid-19 and in accordance with best practice at this time, the pilgrimage will not accommodate sick or assisted pilgrims in 2022.
Sick and assisted pilgrims will be able to…