The parish has a selection of Christmas Mass Bouquet and Christmas Shared Mass Bouquet Cards available this year. Mass Cards, signed by the priests of the parish, are available in the Parish Office and from the church sacristy after Masses. These Mass Cards carry the name of Castlecomer Parish.
Welcome to our Parish
The people of our parish show a great pride in our Church and parish and we hope to continue the excellent work of our predecessors and the various organisations and committees within the parish.
If you contribute to the life of the parish by attending Mass and other celebrations, give your time and talents as a volunteer in lay ministries and/or provide financial support, we would like to offer our sincere thanks and invite you to continue to be part of our parish family as it grows & develops.
The Synod: www.castlecomerparish-synod
Mass Times
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Monday - Friday |
9am Please note that a Funeral Mass later in the day (Monday - Saturday) will necessiate the cancelling of the parish morning Mass). In such cases information will be announced. |
Saturday |
10am Please note that a Funeral Mass later in the day (Monday - Saturday) will necessiate the cancelling of the parish morning Mass). In such cases information will be announced. |
Sunday Vigil Mass (Saturday) | 7pm |
Sunday | 8am & 11am |
Holy Days (Vigil) | 7pm |
Day Mass | 11am |
Public Holidays | 10am |
Notices
Christmas Mass Cards Castlecomer Parish
Eve Mass for Holy Day
Please note that from the First Sunday of Advent 2024 the time of all Eve masses for Holy Day of Obligation will be at 7pm.
Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage To Lourdes
The Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 19 – 25 May 2025. Bus transport from Loughboy Shopping Centre, Kilkenny, and Castlecomer to Cork Airport. Direct flights to Lourdes. Full religious programme. Choice of 3* and 4* hotels €949 and €995 respectively. Contact JWT 01-2410800 or email [email protected].
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