Catholic Schools Week 23rd to 30th January 2022
Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in schools across the island of Ireland from Sunday 23 January – Sunday 30 January. The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is ‘Catholic Schools: Living Life to the Full’. During Catholic Schools Week families, parishes and schools are invited to participate in a week of celebration of Catholic […]
Feast of Saint Brigid – Secondary Patron of Ireland
Masses at 8.00am and 10.30am at St. John's Church.
Service of Enrollment for Confirmation 2022
St. John's Church , IrelandThe candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation in our parish will be formally enrolled. The candidates and their parents will make a commitment to prepare well for the celebration of the sacrament.
Feast of St. Blaise
Thursday is the Feast of St. Blaise. A physician before he became a bishop, he is venerated as patron of those who suffer from disease of the throat. The priests will bless throats after 8.00am and 10.30am Masses on Thursday
First Friday of February
Masses at 8.00am and 10.30am at St. John's Church. The priests will visit the sick and housebound. Please call 056 772 1072 if you or someone known to you would like to be added to the list.
World Day of Prayer for the Sick
We will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick during 10.30 Mass on Friday morning. Those in our community who are unwell may come and join in our communal prayer for the sick and be anointed with the Oil of the Sick. Parishioners are encouraged to help sick and elderly neighbours to come to Mass on […]
Mass for Peace on Ash Wednesday
St. John's Church , IrelandPope Francis is inviting everyone to make this coming 2nd March, Ash Wednesday, a Day of Fasting for Peace. He’s asking believers to dedicate themselves intensively to prayer and fasting. He also asks the Queen of Peace to preserve the world from the madness of war. Join with Bishop Nulty and our parish community at […]
Parish Confirmation
St. John's Church , IrelandThis is the date chosen for our Parish Confirmation 2022. We hope our preparation and ceremonies can proceed as planned.
Mass of Chrism
Bishop Denis invites you to attend the Mass of Chrism on Wednesday, 13th April at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. This is an important diocesan celebration and all are cordially invited to attend. During the Mass, Bishop Denis will bless and consecrate the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and […]