Fr John O’Brien, newly appointed Parish Priest, will assume the pastoral care of the Parish of Clontarf; St Anthony’s, the Parish of Clontarf; St John the Baptist and the Parish of Dollymount, St Gabriel’s on Sunday 5th July 2026. His induction as Parish Priest will...
Parish News and Events
New Deacon
I am delighted to announce that the Rev. Declan Barry, deacon has been appointed to minister in the parishes of St. Johns, St. Gabriels and St. Anthonys by Archbishop Farrell. He will bring his considerable ability to bear on his ministry to the parishioners of all...
Golden Jubilee: Father Martin Hogan
Father Martin Hogan celebrates 50 years of faithful service as a priest. All are welcome to this special celebration on Wednesday 8th July at 7:30pm in St. Canice's Church Finglas.
Archbishop Farrell welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical
Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell Welcoming the Publication of Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (The Grandeur of Humanity) May 25, 2026 (Also available at https://www.dublindiocese.ie/welcoming-pope-leo-encyclical/) The Holy Father, Pope...
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...