Prayer for Bishop-Elect Ger Nash
God, eternal shepherd,
You tend your Church in many ways and rule us with love.
You have chosen your servant, Ger to be shepherd of your flock in the Diocese of Ferns.
Give him a spirit of courage and right judgment,
a spirit of knowledge and love.
By governing…
Congratulations to Canon Brendan O’Donoghue, Shannon who celebrates 65 years of priesthood. We wish both him and Canon Seamus Mullen, Miltown who is also celebrating this major milestone many blessings.
We remember with gratitude Canon Reuben Butler, Canon Pat Taaffe and Fr Paddy Carmody of the class of 1956. May they rest in peace.
In accordance with the public health restrictions to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered remotely this week for their Summer 2021 General Meeting via video-link, instead of the usual location at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth. This was the fifth plenary meeting of bishops hosted using this medium. …
I warmly congratulate Father Ger Nash on his appointment as Bishop of Ferns.
I have known him since we started in Maynooth together in September 1984 and being ordained one day apart in June 1991.
I am deeply indebted to him since my arrival here in the diocese of Killaloe five years ago. His tremendous…
Government Guidelines: It is advised that other religious ceremonies such as First Holy Communions and Confirmations should not take place in May and June. Further advice will follow on resumption of these ceremonies when it is safe to do so.
On this Monday May 10th we will reopen our churches for the celebration of the Mass and Sacraments with the People of God present and actively participating. For many, being able to return to church to worship as a community is truly a blessing. However, we will need to have regard to health and safety…
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