The parishes of the Odhrán Pastoral Area are delighted to announce the Christmas Ceremonies Schedule for 2024.
We look forward to seeing many old friend, and new, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour.
On Friday 8th November @ 8:15pm in Scoil Mhuire, Portroe, our own Fr Lorcán Kenny will launch his children’s book, The Seven Animals That Saved the Baby Jesus. Lorcán extends a warm invitation to all in the St Odhrán Pastoral Area. All proceeds from the book will go to Roscrea SPCA – a most worthy cause. Copies of the book can be purchased in our Parish Office, parish shop in St Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh Bookshop, Newtown Post Office, and Gleeson’s Shop, Portroe. Lorcán would like to thank you all for your kindness and support and hopes to meet you at the book launch.
We are absolutely thrilled to share some moments from the recent enrolment Masses for First Communion and Confirmation at St Mary of the Rosary church! A huge thank you to all the wonderful children, their dedicated teachers, and everyone who played a role in organising these beautiful and uplifting events. We eagerly anticipate embarking on this exciting journey of faith together with you in the year ahead!
Nenagh Parish is delighted to welcome Fr Jofin Jose to the Diocese of Killaloe and the Odhrán Pastoral Area. Fr Jofin comes to Nenagh Parish from The Congregation of Missionary Fathers of Incarnation, Kerala, India.
We wish him many happy years of
fruitful ministering in Nenagh and the Odhran Pastoral Area.
In a development that is likely to bring joy to his many friends and fans across Nenagh Parish and the Ódhran Pastoral Area, we are delighted to announce that Fr Rexon Chullickal officially became an Irish citizen at a ceremony at the INEC in Killarney, Co Kerry on Monday 10 June 2024.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1999, Fr Rexon remained in his native Kerala province in southwestern India until the end of 2017. When he arrived in Nenagh in July 2018, Fr Rexon immediately endeared himself to the people of Nenagh and the surrounding parishes.
Nenagh Co-PP, Fr Pat Gilbert commented: ‘Fr Rexon has been a wonderful support to me since I came to Nenagh Parish in the summer of 2022. His dedication to the priestly life, his sense of spirituality and dedication to his faith, is an inspiration to all his brother priests. We are delighted he has chosen to become an Irish citizen.’
Nenagh Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson, Dr Conor Reidy, congratulated and thanked Fr Rexon for his decision to become an Irish citizen: ‘Sometimes a person comes along and their sense of calm, their warmth, their presence, is infectious. Fr Rexon is one such person. Wherever you go across the Ódhran Pastoral Area parishes, he is beloved by the people. Whether he is welcoming someone into the world at a Baptism, or ministering over their final journey, his devotion to people is something special. It is our great honour that he has decided to become an Irish citizen.’
We offer huge congratulations to Eavan and the amazing Darkness Into Light Nenagh team for another successful and deeply moving event. Well done to everyone who stepped out during the early hours of Saturday morning, not only for their charitable contributions but for their effort in raising awareness for this very special cause.
Nenagh Parish is delighted to announce that St Mary of the Rosary church will once again open the doors to everyone participating in Darkness Into Light 2024 in Nenagh.
Whatever your faith group, or none, you are warmly welcome to call in, light a candle, say a prayer, take a few moments of quiet reflection…whatever works for you, as you remember someone special during this important event.
Nenagh Parish is delighted to announce that we have finalised the schedule of Ceremonies and Sacraments for Easter 2024.
Whether you are a regular attendee at our beautiful churches, or maybe you join us only on special occasions, or perhaps you have never been inside the doors, we will be honoured to welcome you to any of the beautiful and special Easter Ceremonies across the weekend.
As always, we extend a special welcome to those visiting North Tipperary on holiday this Easter.
The Diocese of Killaloe has chosen the Odhrán Pastoral Area and Nenagh Parish as the venue for this year’s Chrism Mass.
On Wednesday 27 March at 7.30pm, Priests from around the Diocese will gather at St Mary of the Rosary Church and renew their vows. They will be joined by the new Odhrán Pastoral Area Choir.
During this Mass the Holy Oils are consecrated or blessed. The Holy Oils are:
Nenagh Parish