Michael passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved grandson Rían, parents Jack and Catherine, his sisters Mary, Kathleen, Nora, Catherine, and Patricia, his brothers-in-law Seán, Vincent, Paul, Peter and sister-in-law Eileen.
Sadly, missed by his devoted wife Dee, his cherished children Deirdre, Collette, Nuala, Micheál, and Sheena, his sons-in-law Donal,…
The death has occurred of the late Peggy Meehan, Ballyhenebery, Owning, Co.Kilkenny and formerly of Ilford, Essex, UK. died 13th May 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Sonas Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Meehan, sisters & brothers. Peggy will be sadly missed by her loving sons John, Kevin and Gerrard,…
The Diocese of Ossory requires a Nurse to provide an advocacy and support service to Priests in the Diocese of Ossory. The Diocese comprises 42 parishes in Counties, Kilkenny, Laois and Offaly. The post will be part-time, flexible and initially for a three-year period.
The ideal candidate must be:
*A registered General Nurse (ideally with…
This Sunday, 8th March is International Women’s Day.
Please help us to celebrate all the wonderful women in our Parish and beyond.
Happy International Women’s Day!!
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…
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
The dates for Confirmations in the Diocese of Ossory have been issued and Confirmation for the 6th class pupils of our three schools, Piltown, Owning and Templeorum will take place on Tuesday, 28th April, 2026.
Groups who wish to use parish halls for activities for persons under 18 or Vulnerable adults are required to comply with the following criteria:
Complete a Form for use of Church Property by external groups which includes insurance details etc. The group must also have a safe guarding policy.
The above criteria is designed to…
The Parish newsletter provides Parishioners, visitors to the Parish and the public with a knowledge of activities that are happening in the Parish and in the surrounding area.
We are offering an opportunity to businesses in the area to advertise their business in the Newsletter. This advertising will help to ease the cost of printing…
