Parish Notices

Ordination of Patrick O'Donohue

The following is a Press Release from our Bishop in preperation for the Ordination Ceremony:

"A blessing for the whole diocese."

Bishop Martin Drennan of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora welcomes the ordination of a new priest.

Bishop Drennan will ordain Patrick O'Donohue to the priesthood on Sunday, June 6^th in his home parish of Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare. Speaking about the upcoming reason to celebrate and give thanks, Bishop Drennan said:

"Sunday will be a day of great joy for the diocese as well as for the parish of Lisdoonvarna, for Patrick's parents, Pat and Frances, for his family and his friends.

Every gift of God brings joy to the whole Church. We thank God for the gift of this new priest to the diocese. God's goodness to us gives us hope.

To people of faith, the ordination of a new priest is always a joy. At this time, as we search for pathways to renewal in the Church, Patrick's ordination is a great boost to our morale. We welcome the vision, the enthusiasm and the perspective which a young priest brings to our search. Patrick's presence will enrich us in many ways. His ordination is truly a blessing for the whole diocese.

On Sunday, Patrick will be remembered at Mass in every parish and in every church in the diocese. Our prayer is that Patrick will be the priest that the Lord wants him to be. By word and example, he will lead to God all those he is called to serve. As a diocese, we welcome him wholeheartedly and wish him great joy in his ministry."

Notes:

Patrick is 28 years of age, one of five children to Pat and Frances O'Donohue.
He was educated at St. Enda's N.S., Lisdoonvarna, Mary Immaculate Secondary School, Lisdoonvarna, and Sligo Institute of Technology.
He studied for the priesthood in St. Patrick's College, Maynooth and the Irish College in Rome.
Patrick is the first (within living memory) from Lisdoonvarna to be ordained to the priesthood for the diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.
He will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Martin Drennan, assisted by Bishop Brendan Kelly of Achonry, former parish priest of Lisdoonvarna. Many priests from the diocese and priests who have been associated with Patrick's formation and friends will concelebrate.
Patrick will celebrate his first Mass in Lisdoonvarna on Monday at 6pm.

Ordination

The anointing in the Rite of Ordination

A greeting outside Corpus Christi Church

Fr. Peter Rabbitte P.P. Lisdoonvarna/Kilshanny, Bishop Martin Drennan, Fr. Patrick O'Donohue

& Bishop Brendan Kelly of Achonry & former P.P. of Lisdoonvarna/Kilshanny

Taking a break from the celebrations at the Pavilion/Town Hall, Lisdoonvarna....

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Spa Fun Day 2010

Parish Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation

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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Lisdoonvarna.....

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Parish Youth Club

Activities in our Youth Club commenced on Friday October 9th in the Town Hall and are held each Friday until May 2010, except during school holidays. The club runs from 8p.m. to 10p.m. each night and is open to all first, second and third year secondary school pupils.

Watch this space for more information...

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