Pope Francis announced after his Sunday Angelus that he would hold a Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals in December at the Vatican. The Consistory, set to take place with representatives from all over the world, will fall before the opening of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope and after the conclusion of the Second…
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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 one of the many lay ministries and/or provide financial support. We would like to offer our sincere thanks and encourage you to continue to be part of our parish family as it grows and develops.
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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) | 7.30pm |
Day Mass | 11am |
Public Holidays | 10am |
Notices
Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals
Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Migrants
During the Autumn General Meeting of the Bishops’ Conference, bishops approved a pastoral letter on the significant theme of welcoming the immigrant. ‘A Hundred Thousand Welcomes’ explores what hospitality for migrant people means in contemporary Ireland. As Christians, we have a responsibility to respond to the key question of immigration across our island, and the…
2024 Sees Increase in Priesthood Vocations
Twenty-one new seminarians have begun their academic programme and priestly formation for Irish dioceses. This means there are now a total of 74 men preparing for Ireland’s priesthood. One of these has begun the journey to become a priest in the Diocese of Ossory.
This dedicated Year for Vocation took place across the island of…
The Synod General Assembly
The Second Session of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod begins from 2nd– 27th of October. The Synod is a time of prayer, “it is not a convention,” but an “ecclesial assembly that prays,” a time for listening to the Word of God and the Spirit, and an opportunity to implore forgiveness from God…
Vatican recognition of Medjugorje
Pope Francis has recently approved a Catholic spiritual devotion centred in Medjugorje. The Pontiff recognised the “positive fruits” for Catholics who engage in the spiritual experience associated with the town. Niall Glynn, managing director of Marian Pilgrimages, commented ” People are finding that Medjugorje is a lot bigger than that in the sense of just…
Irish Bishops: we need to become the eyes, ears and voice for trafficked victims
Statement on Human Trafficking by the Bishops of Ireland
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery and is an assault on our human dignity.
Ireland – north and south – is far from immune from human trafficking, as recent reports have shown. Women account for 67% of people trafficked into Ireland, and trafficking for…
Providing compassionate care at the end of life
To address the sensitive issue of compassionate care at the end of life, and in response to the need to inform the faithful of Catholic teaching on this important life issue that affects so many families, the Bishops of Ireland have published the pastoral letter: Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes.
You are invited to…
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For the Cry of the Earth - Pope's Prayer Intention - September 2024
'Laudate Deum' - an urgent call to action by Pope Francis
The late Archbishop Noël Treanor on the 2017 Ad Limina visit of the Irish Bishops
Next steps on the Irish Synodal Pathway
The Synod on Synodality - a work in progress
Supporting Christians in the Holy Land - ACN
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Ordination of Fr Donal Roche and Welcoming of Bishop Paul Dempsey as Auxiliary Bishops of Dublin
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