Notices

Diocesan Information Evening

An information evening on the Ministry of Catechist will take place on Thursday, 15th May in St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy from 7pm to 9pm. All are Welcome.


Fatima Rosary

On May 10th, thousands of Catholics across Ireland will gather in their local communities to participate in Rosary rallies as part of the world’s largest Rosary Rally crusade. The event has two goals: to make reparation to God for our sins and an urgent plea to help save Ireland from the rising threat of Satanism.

We…


Funeral Ministry Team

As the shortage of priests becomes more apparent there is a need for more Laity involvement and there is an opportunity to become involved in this sensitive ministry.

With a view to establishing a Funeral Ministry Team, helping people navigate the challenging journey of grief and loss, volunteers are invited to make contact with Fr.…


Piltown Parish Hall Activities

Mondays:

10am: Knitting Club

10:30am-1pm: Bowling

5pm-7pm: Karate

3pm-9pm: Music Lessons with Chloe

Tuesdays:

10am-1pm: Art Classes

5pm-7pm: Irish Dancing Classes

7:30pm-8:30pm: Piloxing with Inga

3pm-9pm: Music Lessons with Chloe

Wednesdays:

11am-12noon: Chairobics

7:30pm-8:30pm: Piloxing with Inga

Thursdays:

10am-1pm: Bowling

7pm: Piltown Choral Group

7pm-9pm: Table Tennis

Friday:

10am-1pm: Bowls

3pm-9pm: Music Lessons with Chloe


Safeguarding Training

A schedule of training opportunities for all parishes clergy, staff & volunteers is now available. Booking for training is now open and places can be secured by emailing safeguarding@ossory.ie  or by phoning 085-8021633.

You can also contact the above number if you have any questions or queries about the training.

 

  1. Introduction to Safeguarding & Refresher…

Pastoral Update

A meeting with Bishop Niall Coll and Gemma Mulligan, Diocesan Pastoral Co-ordinator will take place on Thursday 13th March, 2025 in the Barrow Room, Kilmacow Community Hall (X91 VH18) at 7pm. Members of the Pastoral Committee and other Parishioners are invited to join with the Bishop to discuss their thoughts on what we can to help…


Prayer Group

Our Parish Prayer Group resumes next Wednesday, March 12th at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

All are welcome.


Confirmation – What is it?

Confirmation celebrates the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit on a baptised person, completing and strengthening the grace given by the Spirit in Baptism. It marks the Christian as a follower of Christ and a full member of the Church.

At Confirmation the Bishop/priest prays that the gifts given by the Holy Spirit for the…


Diocese of Ossory Safeguarding Newsletter – Issue 8

Please click on the link below to read the current edition of the Diocesan Safeguarding Newsletter.

Diocese of Ossory Safeguarding Newsletter – Issue 8


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…