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.
Notices
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…
St. Anthony Brief Magazine
The latest edition of St Anthony Brief Magazine is available for sale in both the Cathedral and Friary. Your €2 supports the work of the Franciscan Friars and the magazine helps spread devotion to St. Anthony.
Lourdes 2025
The Lourdes pilgrimage season for 2025 was launched on Tuesday 11th February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
In this year of the Jubilee of Hope there will be three direct flights from Shannon from the Diocese:
25th June: Diocesan Pilgrimage
24th September: Franciscan Pilgrimage
29th September: Autumn Diocesan Pilgrimage
Petitions Delivered to Lourdes
Fr Tom, Pilgrimage Director, and Mary Freeman, Pilgrimage Secretary of Killaloe Diocese, delivered all petitions collected at the Lourdes Novena in Ennis Cathedral this week, to the Grotto in Lourdes this morning. They are representing the Killaloe Diocese at the International Gathering of Pilgrimages for the World Day of the Sick in this year of…
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
64 Religious Women and Men from 11 different Religious Congregations and communities joined Bishop Fintan for the 11.30am Mass on Sunday 2nd February, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, and a Day of Prayer for all in Religious Life.
It was an opportunity to pray together and to express gratitude to the…
Making St. Brigid’s Crosses
This Saturday we celebrate the Feast of St Brigid. The great tradition of making St Brigid’s Cross making is alive and well in Ennis. For the past three evenings, a team of volunteers have gathered to make Crosses which are available for sale this weekend at all masses and in both the Friary and Parish…
