The Summer Dues initiative for the support of priests will launch this weekend, 13th/14th June. Thank you for your support of your priests.
See message from Archbishop Dermot Farrell
Added on: 12/06/2026
News & Events
Archbishop’s Pastoral Letter introduces a Process for the Modification of Parishes for Mission - 24/05/2026
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...
Added on: 24/05/2026
Missionary Group from Bethlehem visiting St Patricks Church Wicklow - 22/05/2026
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...
Added on: 22/05/2026
Special Schedule of Mass Times in St Mantan Pastoral Area - 21/05/2026
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...
Added on: 21/05/2026
Appointments of Priests - 15/05/2026
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.
Added on: 15/05/2026
Cemetery Masses and Blessing of Graves in St Mantan Partnership 2026 - 08/05/2026
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
Saturday 18th July Continue reading...
Added on: 08/05/2026
‘Teen Hope’ Training - 07/05/2026
‘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...
Added on: 07/05/2026
Pray with the Pope That everyone might have food - 04/05/2026
Pray with the Pope
That everyone might have food
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...
Added on: 04/05/2026
Lay Ministry Sunday 2/3 May - 28/04/2026
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
Lay Ministry Continue reading...
Added on: 28/04/2026
Diocesan Certificate in Catechesis - 25/04/2026
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...
Added on: 25/04/2026
