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From Come, Holy Spirit, Fill Our Hearts with the Fire of Your Love:

This Pentecost Letter puts before the Diocese a process which provides for initial reflection in parishes on their future. This process also sets out the formal steps to be taken, together with the Archbishop, when new parish Continue reading...

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A missionary group from Bethlehem , The Holy Land will be visiting St Patrick’s Church Wicklow on 6th and 7th of June to briefly talk about the Holy Land and to sell religious articles ( Crucifixes , Rosary Beads and Plaques ) made out of olive wood in Bethlehem to Continue reading...

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Special schedule operates on the dates listed below

Schedule B: 27/28th June 2026, 11/12 July, 25/26 July

Ashford Vigil Mass 6.00pm (Saturday)

Wicklow Vigil Mass 6.00pm (Saturday)

Kilbride 9.00am (Sunday)

Wicklow 10.30am (Sunday)

Wicklow 12.00pm (Sunday)

Brittas Bay 12.00pm (Sunday)

Schedule C: 4/5 July, 18/19 July, 1/2 Continue reading...

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The Archbishop has announced the appointments below with effect from the 4/5 July 2026.

Wicklow/Rathnew, Kilbride/Barndarrig, Ashford/Glenealy

Very Reverend Liam Canon Rigney appointed Parish Priest Wicklow/Rathnew, Kilbride/Barndarrig and Ashford/Glenealy.
Very Reverend Kevin Rowan appointed Parish Chaplain Wicklow/Rathnew, Kilbride/Barndarrig and Ashford/Glenealy.

Sandyford/Kilternan/Glencullen

Very Reverend Aquinas Duffy appointed Parish Priest Sandyford/Kilternan/Glencullen.

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Cemetery Masses and Blessing of Graves in St Mantan Partnership of Parishes 2026

Monday 6th July 2026 at 7.30 PM: Three Mile Water

Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 7.30 PM: Barndarrig

Monday 13th July 2026 at 7.30 PM: Castletimon

Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 7.30 PM: Rathnew

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‘Teen Hope’ is led by a group of trained parishioners/volunteers. There is training coming up at the end of May into June for leader’s to be equipped to set up and run a ‘Teen Hope’ group when the opportunity arises in their parish. The training will be taking place Continue reading...

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Pray with the Pope
That everyone might have food

Pope Leo XIV lifts up his voice in prayer in a world in which millions of people do not have access to adequate food. His intention for the month of May, “That everyone might have food,” focuses on the most Continue reading...

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Lay Ministry Sunday, and the Associated Lay Ministry Appeal, takes place on the weekend of May 2/3 and will replace the Share collection.

See Lay Ministry Appeal Brochure at

Lay-Ministry-2026-A5-Folded-Brochure.pdf

and the courses on offer by the Archdiocese at

Lay-Ministry-2026-A4-Courses.pdf

Watch the Video below

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Diocesan Certificate in Catechesis

This 8-session course, run in St Paul’s Arran Quay, is for current members of a Parish Sacramental Preparation Team or anyone who might be considering this important ministry. The course is divided into 4 foundation modules and 4 modules that explore Catechesis in practice. The course Continue reading...

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VOCATIONS SUNDAY – THIS WEEKEND

Good Shepherd Sunday – Vocations Sunday, April 26

“Every vocation is an immeasurable gift for the Church and for those who receive it with joy.” – Pope Leo XIV, Message for the 63rd World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2026

In his message for Continue reading...

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