Parish News and Events

Divine Mercy Sunday Celebrations, Kilbarrack Church (St John the Evangelist). April 12 at 3pm with Mass and Confessions. All welcome. Bring a friend.

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics across the globe to join him in April in praying for priests in crisis. He released the monthly “Pray with the Pope” video on Tuesday. In his prayer, the Pope entrusted all priests into the Father’s hands, especially those going...

Every vocation is an immeasurable gift for the Church and for those who receive it with joy.” – Pope Leo XIV, Message for the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2026 In his message for this year’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that...

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...

  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...

I am in the process of developing a Fundraising Committee for St Johns. If you are interested please contact me on 087 263 5748.

“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...

Link to the talk on Saint Laurence O'Toole by Fr John O'Brien :  Talk on St Laurence O'Toole

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...

“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...