Diocesan News

The Ministry of Hospitality - Training for new Parish Welcome Teams (East of the Diocese)

29 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

The spirit of welcome and hospitality is deeply entrenched in Irish history and culture. When we think of our church and parish we think of a place where all are welcome to come and participate fully in all aspects of its life and ministry and where all can share their gifts. This can be done in an infinite number of ways.

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Sacred Stillness : A Day to Explore the Inner Journey

28 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

The Killaloe Diocese Spirituality Group are hosting a day of quiet and reflection on October 8th 2016, in Mt St Joseph’s Abbey, Roscrea. The day will be led by John Doherty who has been teaching on meditation and the contemplative path for over 25 years. All are welcome. 

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Invitation to Cluster Co-Ordinating Groups (West)

27 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

Cluster co-ordinating groups are invited to attend a night of conversation on being involved in a cluster.

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Invitation to Parish Pastoral Council Chairpersons and Secretaries (West)

27 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

Invitation to Chairpersons & Secretaries to attend a night of conversation on being involved in a Parish Pastoral Council in your local community.

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Audio Recordings from Ordination Ceremony

27 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

On Sunday last we celebrated with joy the Ordination of our new Bishop Fintan Monahan in the Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul in Ennis. Sincere thanks to all who contributed in any way to making the day so special and meaningful.

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Developing Social Media in your Parish through Facebook

23 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

The Partnership in Ministry strand in our pastoral plan asks us to explore new ways of online communication to highlight the changing reality in our Diocese.  In response to this, the Diocese has decided to offer two practical workshops, free of charge, where participants can learn this new skill.  This initiative will encourage people to take on more responsibility for the communication aspect of parish life. 

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Live Streaming of Ordination

22 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

The ordination of Fr. Fintan Monahan as Bishop of Killaloe will take place in the Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul in Ennis on Sunday 25th September at 3.00pm.

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Burren Outdoor Retreat

22 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

Burren Outdoor Retreat 23rd to 25th September. The Burren Outdoor Retreat is a unique experience which will help you to relax and become renewed physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

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Bishop-Elect Meets with Pope Francis

18 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

Pope Francis addressed newly-appointed bishops in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall on Friday. Among the attendance was our new Bishop-Elect, Fr. Fintan, as he prepares for his ordination next Sunday. The Pope reminded them of the thrill of being loved in advance by God and exhorted them to ‘make mercy pastoral’.

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Invitation to children to pray for Bishop Fintan - Resources for Teachers

13 September 2016 in Diocesan News |

The childen of our diocese are invited to pray for our Bishop Fintan as he prepares for his day of Ordination. Next week, September 19th to 23rd is a special time of prayer in our parish schools. Classroom resources for Teachers can be found here.

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