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This is to announce that the Very Reverend Liam Canon Rigney, newly appointed Parish Priest, will assume the pastoral care of the Parish of Wicklow/Rathnew, the Parish of Kilbride/Barndarrig, and the Parish of Ashford/Glenealy on Sunday 5th July 2026.

Canon Rigney has been dispensed from the normal means of assuming Continue reading...

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Young Adult Glendalough Retreat Day

Join the young adult retreat day in Glendalough on June 27, meeting at the visitor centre in Glendalough at 10am. Bring a packed lunch or food can be bought on site. There are a limited number of lifts if you don’t drive, so please get Continue reading...

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Our Mission Statement

The Pastoral Council of St. Patrick’s, Wicklow, and St. Joseph’s, Rathnew will aspire, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to bring about a Parish Community that is all inclusive, welcoming and actively engaged in the spreading of the Gospel message.

We, in the Parish of Wicklow, value and encourage the participation of children and young people in all Parish activities that enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development. Read our Child Protection Policy