by ballyish | Apr 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Next Sunday is Vocations Sunday – a day in which we are reminded of the call to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Bishop Paul Dempsey will celebrate Mass in the Cathedral on Saturday evening, April 24th, at 8.00pm. The theme of the Mass...
by James McDonagh | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the...
by James McDonagh | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
A powerful prayer. REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to...
by James McDonagh | Oct 16, 2020 | Prayer
“Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I Place all my trust in thee” Margaret Mary Alacoque whose Feast Day is today 16th October said that in her apparitions Jesus promised these blessings to those who practice devotion to his Sacred Heart. I will give them all the...
by ballyish | Oct 13, 2020 | Diocese
Pope’s Encyclical on Fraternity and Social Friendship Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, on Saturday 3 October 2020 during a visit to Assisi. The Holy Father celebrated Mass at the tomb of his namesake, Saint Francis of Assisi. “Fratelli...
by ballyish | Oct 13, 2020 | Parish
During LEVEL 5 restrictions, there is no public celebration of Mass in the parish. Mass is celebrated each day and you are invited to join “on-line” for the daily celebration. Currently we are using FACEBOOK to livestream our Mases and Evening Rosary. We...
by ballyish | Oct 13, 2020 | Parish
This is our new Parish Website. Please be patient as it is developed in the coming days and weeks. Much of the content here has been the work of Frances Higgins, to whom we remain indebted for her dedicated work in keeping our parish on-line. The website will feature...
by ballyish | Oct 13, 2020 | Diocese, Parish, Uncategorized
Bishop Paul issued the following statement as our Diocese, with the rest of Ireland, enters LEVEL 3 in the continuing effort to curb the spread and impact of Covid-19. As we continue to battle with COVID 19, the Government has now advised that we move to Level 3 as a...