In November – We Remember
We remember our loved ones and parishioners and their extended family members who have passed and keep them in our thoughts and prayers daily, especially during the month of November.
Notices
School Enrolments for September 2025
The three Primary schools in our parish are now open for enrolments for the academic year commencing September 2025.
Details are as follows:
Piltown N.S.
Enrolment applications are online via the school website and the link is:
https://www.piltownns.ie/admissions-notice/
A copy of our admissions policy and admissions notice are also available via this link.
Closing…
Camino De Santiago – Camino Francis
There are nine routes to the Cathedral de Santiago. The Camino is well known for its sense of community and social atmosphere. Pilgrims passing you by will greet each other with a welcome of “Buen Camino!” loosely translated as “Have a great experience on the Camino.”
The history of the Camino de Santiago goes back…
RECONSTITUTED OSSORY DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL; ODPC
In July 2023 Bishop Niall established a working group to consider the form of Diocesan Pastoral Council that would best serve the Diocese at this time. The group met several times and consulted widely with other dioceses and pastoral advisers as to best practice. The group submitted proposals to Bishop Niall at the end of August.…
Child Safeguarding Contact Information
If you have a child or vulnerable adult safeguarding concern or wish to raise a matter from the past you may contact:
Ms Ailish Higgins Mr Cathal Cullen/Ms Rose Brophy
Director of Safeguarding Deputy Designated Liaison Person(s)
Designated Liaison Person or Phone: 056-7752448/087-3314330
Phone: 085-8021633 Email: ddlp@ossory.ie
Email: ddlp@ossory.ie
Towards Healing is a counselling and…
Piltown, Owning, Templeorum Community Alert (POTCA)
It is now 14 years in operation after its revival in 2013.
A lot has been achieved and more needs to be completed. Our next project is to complete the installation of 3 cameras at the Garda Barracks, adjacent to the playground. This has been planned but shortage of money is holding the completion. Thanks to…
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny – Launch of Interactive Tour
By means of QR codes visitors can interact with and learn about the fascinating history of this wonderful building. Built by the people of Kilkenny in the 1840s it has a rich legacy of sacred art, design and prayer. The tour is available all year round and a daily pass costs just €5.
What does Pope Francis intend by calling us to be a Synodal Church?
We are hearing the words Synodal Church being used today. We know that Pope Francis has asked us to be a Synodal Church, but what does that mean?
A Synodal Church is the Church of our time. Please join Bishop Niall Coll on Monday, 27th March 2023, at 7.30 pm in St Kieran’s College, as he leads us…
Senior alert scheme
Seniors Alert Scheme
The Seniors Alert Scheme provides funding for a free personal monitored alarm for people aged 65 and older and of limited means. The scheme is intended to support older people to live securely and independently in their homes.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
To be eligible for the Seniors Alert Scheme,…
St. Modomnoc – Patron Saint of Bees and beekeeping
St. Modomnoc lived in the first half of the 6th century. He was a descendant from the clan of O`Neil from Ulster. Modomnoc wishes to serve God as a priest and went to Wales to receive a good education and training.
He studied at St. David’s Seminary, St. David being the patron saint of Wales.…