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It is with great sadness that within the last few days we have learned that both the Dominicans and the Franciscans Friars will end their centuries long presence in the Diocese. This is a huge double blow, not only to the whole Diocese but far beyond. For one of these...

The Diocese would like to offer this Message of Sympathy for All those who have lost Loved Ones in the last few days.  We have all been saddened by the loss of young lives. This utterly sad news has affected us all. We think of Jack de Bromhead and the siblings...

The findings from the listening sessions and conversations which took place around the country in preparation for the Synod on Synodality in Rome in the Autumn of 2023 have been summarized in the Synodal Synthesis which was published and sent to Rome in mid- August....

The First Anniversary Mass for Monsignor Michael Olden RIP will take place on Thursday 1st September at 10.00 am in Holy Cross Church, Tramore.  All are welcome.    

It was with deep regret that I learned of the death of Bishop Seamus Freeman, former Bishop of Ossory, on Saturday 20th August. Though he retired shortly after my consecration as Bishop, I knew him to be a learned and gentle man with a ready smile and warm...

On Sunday August 21st, the Ukranian community in Waterford celebrated the Liturgy in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford.   Mass was celebrated in the Bizantine Rite by Fr. Andrii.  Pictures show the community gathered in the Cathedral...

As large numbers of Ukranian people have recently come to Ireland, it has prompted the Ukranian Catholic Church to conduct an assessment of their spiritual needs and how these may be met. This has involved a visit to Ireland by Ukranian Catholic clergy and the...

The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation is marked throughout the Christian world from 1...

Irish Bishops’ Conference have published the National Synthesis of the Synodal Process on www.synod.ie.  You can access the document by clicking HERE . The Synodal Process has been conducted across the Church in Ireland from Autumn 2021. The publication the...

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan announces clerical changes and appointments in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore  Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, has announced the 2022 clerical changes and appointments for the Diocese of Waterford and...