It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary O’Brien (née Purcell),
late of Jamestown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, on 26th August 2026 at Cork University Hospital, in her 82nd year,
surrounded by her loving family.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband Lory, her cherished son Niall and her brother…

AN EVENING OF PRAYER
You are invited to join with Bishop
Ger as he leads us in Evening
Prayer in preparation for his
Episcopal Installation as Bishop of
Ossory on 13th September, 2026
when he begins his ministry as our
Bishop. He will visit our Parish for
…

Ned passed away suddenly & peacefully on the 23rd of August 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parent’s John and Margaret, brother Patrick and sisters Peggy and Mary.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Stella, his daughter Ann-Marie, son Owen. Ned will be sadly missed by his sisters Phyllis, Teresa, Ann and…

Please be advised that the current DLP, Ailish will be on maternity leave from the 23rd January, 2026. 

Cover for the Diocesan DLP role in Ossory will be provided on a part-time basis by Fintan Fanning.

Fintan will be monitoring the email accounts…

Please find attached link to the Newsletter for December 2025.

The newsletter can be read via the following link:

https://www.safeguarding.ie/images/Pdfs/Newsletters/Electronic%20Newsletter%20December%202025%2022.12.2025.pdf