‘Steady decline’ in priests prompts appointment of lay people in Killaloe Diocese
ADDITION OF LAY PEOPLE to the Ministry of Pastoral Care and Ministry of Catechist are among the Killaloe Diocesan appointments announced by the Bishop.
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No Communions or Confirmations for May & June – Bishop Monahan
Parishes across the Diocese of Killaloe have been reminded that no First Holy Communion or Confirmation ceremonies are to take place during the months of May and June.
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.
‘DIY Ash Wednesday’ held in Clare as priest admits life devoted to God has them used to quarantine
Priests in the Killaloe Diocese have adapted to an Ash Wednesday with a difference and believe people’s commitment to Lent will continue during the lockdown.
Pope Francis appoints Scariff’s Archbishop Nugent Apostolic Nuncio to Kuwait and Qatar
A Scariff priest has been appointed as Apostolic Nuncio to Kuwait and Qatar by Pope Francis.
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.
Beloved Doonbeg priest Fr Joe Haugh dies
*Fr Joe Haugh with the Sam Maguire. Popular Doonbeg priest, Fr Joe Haugh has died in the early hours of Saturday morning. A native of Coolmeen, Joe was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Killaloe in June 1957 by Bishop Joseph Rodgers in the Church of St Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh. He …
Killaloe Diocese cancel Lourdes pilgrimage & half of its priests are cocooning
*Bishop Fintan Monahan closes the doors of Ennis Cathedral. Photograph: John Mangan An annual pilgrimage carried out by the Killaloe Diocese to Lourdes has been cancelled while half of its priests are currently cocooning.
Newmarket in mourning following death of Canon Reuben Butler
The death has occurred of historian and sociologist, Canon Reuben Butler.
Indian priests spreading the word of God in Clare
by Páraic McMahon Four Indian priests are currently ministering in the Diocese of Killaloe, The Clare Echo can reveal. Serving in the towns of Shannon, Ennis, Nenagh and Birr, Fr. Francis Xavier Kochuveettil, Fr. Joy Njarakattuvely, Fr. Rexon Chullicakal (pictured) and Fr. Antony Puthiyaveettil all moved to the Diocese at various stages in the last year and …
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