The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) Malone late of Owning House and formerly of Garryduff, Piltown , Kilkenny. Eddie passed away peacefully on the 1st February 2026 surrounded by his family in University Hospital Waterford. pre-deceased by his parents Edward & Ann, brothers and sisters. Eddie will be sadly missed by his nieces 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…

The Ossory pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from May 25 to May 30, 2026. All bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours by telephone 01-2410800, or online at

www.joewalshtours.ie/pilgrimages/group-diocesan-pilgrimages/ or by post to JWT 89 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, D02WY88.

SPECIAL ASSISTED/SICK SECTION – Pilgrims who would like to travel with the Special Assisted…

The Annual St. Brigid’s Day Service will take place in St. Canice’s Catholic Church, Dean Street, on Sunday, February 1^st at 7:30pm.

Blessed red flannel, prayer cards, and water from St. Brigid’s Well in Kildare will be available on the night.

St. Brigid’s Crosses will also be on sale. A collection will be taken in…

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