Notices

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…

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…


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…