From the 17th – 25th May 2026 A period of Prayer, Reflection and Planning for the renewal of the Church in the Archdiocese of Dublin. Nine days from 17th – 25th May beginning on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, through Pentecost and continuing to the Feast...
Parish News and Events
Date for the diary Tuesday 12th May 7:30pm
Following the talk at the masses on 25th and 26th April about the parish finances, we will be holding a meeting on Tuesday 12th May in the Church at 7.30 pm to explore fundraising ideas. We hope as many of you can attend this very important gathering. On the weekend...
Chrism Mass, St Mary’s Cathedral, Dublin – homily of Archbishop Farrell
Chrism Mass St Mary’s Cathedral, Dublin Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026 Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell On the morning of Holy Thursday, the Chrism Mass was celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral, Dublin. Archbishop Dermot Farrell emphasised a key word of the...
Archbishop Farrell on St Patrick’s Day: Poor and vulnerable pay real price of war
St Patrick’s Day 2026 St Mary’s Cathedral, Dublin Homily of Archbishop Dermot Farrell In his St Patrick’s Day homily, Archbishop Farrell called for patient, active faith in a world troubled by conflict. During Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Dublin, he reflected...
Fundraising Committee for St Johns
I am in the process of developing a Fundraising Committee for St Johns. If you are interested please contact me on 087 263 5748.
ST MARY’S CATHEDRAL BICENTENARY
“It is with great joy that I am pleased to announce that the Holy Father, Pope Leo, has consented to my request and has approved by decree that St Mary’s be designated as the Cathedral Church of our Archdiocese. It is appropriate that this announcement should be made...
Talk on Saint Laurence O’Toole By Fr John O’Brien
Link to the talk on Saint Laurence O'Toole by Fr John O'Brien : Talk on St Laurence O'Toole
St Johns Family Mass Team
The St John’s Family Mass team would like to welcome children to participate in our weekly Mass at 6pm on Saturdays during school term. At this Mass, children have the opportunity to read and to bring up gifts. The team is also looking for new members to join the...
WHY SUNDAY MATTERS
“As we journey together through this Jubilee Year of Hope, we, the Irish Bishops, warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass. This special year offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the heart of our faith and, for those who have...
DEATH OF BROTHER KEVIN
Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, on the announcement of the death of Brother Kevin Crowley OFMCap: Firstly, my sincere sympathy to Brother Kevin’s family and his Capuchin confrères on his death. Brother Kevin devoted his life to the...