Canon Michael Crowley
Canon Michael’s Requiem Mass will be live streamed at 3.00pm on Saturday 30th January 2021. Due to current restrictions a private family funeral will take place. We thank you for your co-operation and understanding at this difficult time. A Mass to commemorate and celebrate his long life and dedication to the Church and his extended […]
Catholic Schools Week Sunday 24th to Sunday 31st January
This offers us an opportunity to celebrate and strengthen the mission and work of Catholic schools. In Ballinlough we are blessed to have three Catholic schools; Our Lady of Lourdes, St Anthony’s and Scoil Bhride. We keep the pupils, staff , parents and management of each of these schools in our prayers during Catholic Schools […]
Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity Week 18 -25 January
Please remember in your intentions the need for unity among all the followers of Jesus Christ.
A Message from Our Parish Priest
Dear People of Ballinlough, On this, my first Christmas in Ballinlough, I want to thank everyone for your warm welcome to me since arriving last September. Even in challenging circumstances, you have been thoughtful, considerate and welcoming to me. At this special time of the year I also want to thank so many people who […]
Carol Service from the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne on Sunday 13th December at 7.30pm.
Since March 2020 church choirs have fallen silent and their members are missing the joy of singing and of being together. Christmas 2020 will be a very different time for parishes and choirs. This year, a diocesan-wide Carol Service will be streamed from the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne on Sunday 13th December at 7.30pm. Ten choirs […]
Christmas Arrangements
Our arrangements for Christmas Masses this year are challenging. But we are doing what we can to schedule Masses safely over the Christmas period and I ask for patience and co-operation. Please bear in mind the following points There is no obligation to attend Mass in these times of pandemic. People should come to Mass […]
Saint Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal
Please support the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal. This Christmas, the challenges posed by Covid 19 add to the hardships faced by families and individuals in need. See svp.ie for further information.
Christmas 2020
Details regarding church arrangements for Christmas 2020 will be finalised shortly. Please check the website for updates.
Welcome Back
From December 1st public Masses can be held again in our church. The usual timetable of Masses will be followed. There is still a limit of 50 who can attend the Masses (with 25 permitted for funerals and weddings). Face coverings, hand sanitising, and social distancing in the church are also being observed. We are […]