Monasterboice Parish

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  • Our Lady of Fieldstown

    Our Lady of Fieldstown

    Last year (2020) during Lockdown, it was suggested at a Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, that we should explore erecting a Shrine to Our Lady on the outside of the Church in Fieldstown. Very quickly the idea took momentum, and through the stalwart work of Enda Fahy, and his son, Gavin, the base and arch of Read more

  • Local Launch of the Synod

    Local Launch of the Synod

    Find a link to the Vatican Website here Read more

  • Towards Healing

    Towards Healing

    This weekend (10th October), Fr. Paddy spoke about the terrible news which emerged during the week about the revelations of Clerical abuse in France. He reminded us of the words from Pope Francis in 2018 condemning these crimes; “Looking back to the past, no effort to beg pardon and to seek to repair the harm Read more

  • Cemetery Blessings 2021

    Cemetery Blessings 2021

    All the cemeteries in the parish have now been blessed. Thanks to Joe Finnegan for recording them; Tomasina McGinnity for her singing; those from the PPC, and Cemetery committees who read and attended the Masses to represent those who could not be present due to Covid-19.  The links to the videos are below – please Read more

  • Covid-19 Restrictions Ease

    Covid-19 Restrictions Ease

    The parish Covid-19 Committee met this week to discuss the recent easing of restrictions (6th September – see here for webpage), and what that means for the parish – especially for the liturgies in the Churches. 50% Capacity (regardless of immunity status of attendees) The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tenure can now accommodate up Read more

  • Swapping Pulpits

    Swapping Pulpits

    Last weekend saw the first in a new initiative among the parishes of St. Colmcille’s Pastoral Area, where the local priests celebrated Masses in neighbouring parishes. It seems to have gone very well, and we would love to hear your feedback about the initiative. Please feel free to contact any of the parishes by email. Read more