His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Fintan Monahan, (a priest of the Archdiocese of Tuam), as Bishop of Killaloe. The appointment was announced at 11.00am this morning at a press conference held in the Ennis Parish Pastoral Centre.

Fr. Fintan Monahan was born in Tullamore,…

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Have you children preparing for the sacraments of Baptism, Communion or Confirmation but you yourself…

Killaloe Diocese JPIC Committee is launching its Be Proud of Your Parish project. We aim to create a DVD celebrating the natural beauty of our Diocese. So, we are inviting you to Be Proud of Your Parish. Go out and photograph the areas which make your parish beautiful and special. Send your photos…

Abbey Street Car Park Wildlife Sign: Ennis Tidy Towns would like to let the community of Ennis know about the new wildlife sign in Abbey Street Car Park.  Unfortunately the previous sign had to be replaced and the Tidy Towns, in conjunction with the new Biodiversity Plan Steering Group, developed the new sign…

Knock Shrine

Chief Celebrant – Archbishop Michael Neary

Sunday 11th September ​2.30pm Anointing of the Sick / 3pm Pilgrimage Mass

If you require any further information please phone 098 24877​

On Saturday 13th August 2016, the monks of Glenstal elected Fr Brendan Coffey to serve as Abbot for a period of eight years. Abbot Brendan is the sixth Abbot of Glenstal, and succeeds Abbot Mark Patrick Hederman, who held the office since 2008. The election was presided over by the Abbot-President of the…

The roads/streets in the centre of town will be closed from Thurs 18th to Mon 22nd  Aug. Consequently we are transferring the 7.30pm evening masses Thursday; Friday and Monday to Cloughleigh Church.
Sunday 21st Aug masses have been adjusted…

The autumn pilgrimage from the Killaloe Diocese to Lourdes will leave Shannon Airport on Sunday 2^nd October returning on Friday 7^th October.  Fare €667 per person sharing with €10 discount for online bookings. Limited capacity so early booking is advisable. Contact www.joewalshtours.ie or ring  (01) 2410810

5 Day Silent Retreat: September 5^th to 11^th  2016   Cost: €380 full board.  Theme: “If you but knew the gift of God…”,  Preached by Fr. Kilian Byrne;  Venue: Esker Retreat Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway.  Contact:  Helen : 086 1678027, www.foyerofcharity.ie.  The retreats address those who search for God, or who…

Burren Outdoor Retreat. Friday 23^rd to Sunday September 25^th

Would you like to come on a guided journey through the Burren with its limestone pavements, rare flora and ancient sacred sites?  Let the beauty of the amazing Burren landscape renew in body and soul.  Commuters welcome.  Phone Mary 087 970 1130 or…