Killaloe Diocese JPIC Committee is launching its Be Proud of Your Parish project. We aim to create a DVD celebrating the natural beauty of our Diocese. So, we are inviting you to Be Proud of Your Parish. Go out and photograph the areas which make your parish beautiful and special. Send your photos to Fr. Gerard Fitzgerald at fitz.ger@gmail.com and let’s celebrate together the beauty of our Diocese.

The following changes were announced by diocesan administrator Fr Des Hillery prior to the appointemnt of Bishop-Elect Fintan Monahan. They took effect on Monday 1 August.   1. Pastoral Plan Killaloe Diocese 2013-2020 ‘Builders of Hope’ The Diocese of Killaloe recently undertook a Mid-Term Evaluation of the Implementation of the Pastoral Plan. Following on from the recommendations contained in this evaluation it was decided that Fr. Ger Nash be appointed to the role of Director of Pastoral Development and will continue as Killaloe Diocesan Secretary. 2. Cluster of ImeallBoirne The parishes of Imeall Boirne (Corofin, Crusheen, Ruan and Tubber) will […]

Martin Kennedy recently carried out an in-depth review of the implementation of the Killaloe Diocesan Plan. Copies of the executive report and the full report will be available in both parish churches from the weekend of 13/14 August. You can access the full report by clicking on this link to Killaloe Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Fr Fintan Monahan as Bishop of Killaloe. Please go to Killaloe diocese for further details.

The Autumn pilgrimage from the Killaloe Diocese to Lourdes will leave Shannon Airport on Sunday 2 October returning on Friday 7 October. Fare €667 per person sharing with €10 discount for online bookings. Limited capacity so early booking is advisable. Contact www.joewalshtours.ie or ring (01) 2410810

The National Committee of the Pope John Paul II Award are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled candidate to coordinate the Pope John Paul II Award at a national level. The successful candidate will also help implement the Diocesan Plan for Parish Youth Ministry in the Derry Diocese. The suitable candidate will have:  A relevant 3 rd Level qualification in education, youth work or pastoral ministry.  Evidence of work on a paid / voluntary basis in the Catholic Church  Evidence of leadership qualities  Be proficient in ICT Application Form and Job Description may be obtained by […]

Some websites that have good material on justice and peace issues can be found by following the links below Jesuits Columbans Facebook/KillaloeJusticeGroup

Council for Justice and Peace of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference  Research Coordinator  (For fixed term – 3 year period) The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference wishes to appoint a Research Coordinator whose primary responsibility will be to support the work of its Council for Justice and Peace (CJP).  The CJP is responsible for promoting the social justice teaching of the Church. The successful applicant will have: a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, with a primary degree in Theology desirable, and appropriate relevant experience; a good understanding of the social teaching of the Catholic Church; a keen interest in justice, […]

Dalgan Summer School 2016 ‘Finding God in Creation’ Monday 11th-15th July 2016 Presenter: Dr John Feehan Six days of encounter, discussion and reflection in which we explore the mystery of God’s presence in the natural world:The Summer School will be based in St Brendan’s Community School, Birr. The opening session will be at 11am on Monday 11th July and the week will end early on Friday 15th July. Further information and booking  from: Elizabeth McArdle, Columban Ecological Institute, Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath. Email: devofficemail@gmail.com

Birr Churches Together (BCT) is an ecumenical group made up of the Roman Catholic, Church of Ireland and Methodist Churches in Birr. It is built on the history of friendly relationship among these churches and hopes to strengthen these ties by engaging congregations in shared projects and activities. It is supported by the Irish School of Ecumenics of Trinity College Dublin which has been involved with ecumenical events in Birr for the past several years. BCT hope to become a lasting embodiment of ecumenical goodwill in Birr, connecting academics and grassroots while being an expression of the community and be […]