Bishop Monahan hopeful but not confident leeway will be given to Catholic Church for Holy Week
A request for easing of restrictions to have a “meaningful” Holy Week has been made by the Catholic Church to the Irish Government.
Bishop Fintan Monahan
Bishop appeals for public to avoid congregating for funerals
Outbreaks of COVID-19 linked to funerals has prompted the Bishop of Killaloe to appeal to the public to offer their condolences in alternative ways.
Bishop Monahan issues apology to survivors of Mother & Baby Homes
An apology has been issued from the Bishop of Killaloe, Fintan Monahan following the Commission of the Mother and Baby Homes report.
Bishop Fintan takes Zoom to the next level
BISHOP of Killaloe Fintan Monahan is well known for his use of social media in what can be described as the traditional realm of the Catholic Church.
‘One of the old stock who will be sadly missed in Doonbeg’ – funeral of Fr Joe Haugh takes place
*Fr Joe Haugh. Photograph: Louise Brooks “One of the old stock” with a loyalty to the people of his own area was how Fr Joe Haugh was described at his funeral mass on Monday morning.
Confirmations & Communions in Killaloe Diocese put on hold
All confirmation and first communion ceremonies in the Diocese of Killaloe due to take place between Thursday and the Easter Holidays have been postponed.
‘They came & they went but none of them came better than Canon Taaffe’
Canon Pat Taaffe was remembered as a warm, witty and engaging man for whom family and prayer remained the most important things in life as he made significant contributions to communities across the county.
‘Overflow’ of emotion & tributes for late Canon Reuben Butler
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral mass of Canon Reuben Butler in Newmarket-on-Fergus on Sunday.
Amanda hoping to have Major say in Ennis’ future
*Amanda Major. Photograph: Martin Connolly A full-time student and a mother of three, Amanda Major has a busy schedule as it is but now she wants to become the first female Nigerian councillor elected in Ireland.
Laura always brought a smile to banish tears
Hundreds of mourners attended a mass of remebrance for Laura Brennan at St Peter and Paul Cathedral in Ennis on Wednesday.