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It is with a heavy heart that we learn today that Fr Des Hillery will be leaving Nenagh after ten great years as our Parish Priest/Co-PP. The 2022 Killaloe Diocesan appointments this afternoon, stated that “Fr. Pat Gilbert, returning from leave of absence will be Co-PP in Odhrán Pastoral area and VF and to resideContinue reading “Statement from Nenagh Parish Pastoral Council – Fr Des Hillery”

Lisboney Cemetery Mass Monday 27th @ 8pmKenyon Street Cemetery Mass Wednesday 29th @7.30pm

Congratulations to all our young people in the CBS, Convent of Mercy and Gaelscoil who celebrated their Communion for the First Time and to the young people in the CBS and Convent of Mercy who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation recently. A word of appreciation to the principals, teachers and all the staff in theContinue reading “Communion and Confirmation”

Holy Week April 2022        Nenagh Parish (Please note: St. Mary of the Rosary church unless stated otherwise) Palm Sunday 10th               Sunday Schedule                                                 Reconciliation Service @ 4.30pm Wednesday13th                 Chrism Mass& Commissioning of New Ministers in the Cathedral in Ennis @ 7.30pm HolyThursday14th Morning Prayer @ 10am                                                 Celebration of the Lord’s Supper @ 7pmContinue reading “Holy Week 2022”

Following our Extended Evening Prayers for Peace in Ukraine, please download the prayer card by clicking on the link below.

Do you wish to book an Anniversary or Month’s Mind Mass for a loved one? You can do so in the usual way by contacting the Parish Office. To guarantee inclusion in the weekend newsletter, however, we ask that all bookings are completed by noon on the previous Thursday.

In light of the recent announcement by Bishop Fintan of the diocesan changes and the significance for Odhran Pastoral Area, we as a group of parishes are being asked to adapt to the ever-changing challenges facing us. The priests of Odhran Pastoral Area met and discussed the current situation. The decision of the meeting wasContinue reading “Odhran Pastoral Area Changes – A Statement from Fr Des Hillery”

We offer warmest congratulations to our dear friend Fr Ger Jones, Co-PP, Odhrán Pastoral Area, currently resident in Portroe on his appointment as the next Killaloe Diocesan Secretary and Co-PP, Abbey Pastoral Area and resident in Cloughleigh. Ger commenced his studies for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth in September 2004 and transferred toContinue reading “Fr Ger Jones Appointed Killaloe Diocesan Secretary”

Fr Ger Nash, Director of Pastoral Development for the Diocese of Killaloe and a long-time friend of Nenagh Parish, has been appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns by Pope Francis. According to the Catholic Communications Office, Gerard Nash was born on 27 February 1959 at Glandree in the parish of Tulla, Co Clare.  HisContinue reading “Pope Francis Appoints Friend of Nenagh Parish as Bishop of Ferns”

The schedule for the Return to Worship in Nenagh Parish has been finalised, but as with everything, you may expect to see a few alterations as the weeks go on. In the meantime we would ask you to remember the following: The 50-person maximum admission remains in place so please cooperate with the Volunteer StewardsContinue reading “Return to Worship in Person – The Schedule”