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06 Sept 2025

Pope Francis to be remembered by community in Kilkenny this weekend

A very special mass will be held in St Mary's Cathedral this weekend

Pope Francis to be remembered by community in Kilkenny this weekend

Pope Francis

Bishop Niall Coll extends an invitation to all people, religious and priests from Kilkenny and the entire Diocese of Ossory to join with him in the celebration of mass for the eternal repose of Pope Francis and in thanksgiving for his life and ministry on Sunday, April 27, at 5.30pm in St Mary's Cathedral. Requiescat in pace. 

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Those who are unable to attend may wish to join in prayer on the Cathedral webcam at www.stmaryscathedral.ie

Earlier this week, The Bishop of Ossory said the passing of Pope Francis has left 'deep sadness' after the pontiff's death was confirmed on Monday.

"The news of the death of Pope Francis fills us with a deep sadness as we mourn the loss of a kind, courageous, and gentle pastor.  We also have a sense of gratitude to God for the great leadership he has given to the Church over the course of his long papacy, and this is deeply felt in Ossory and throughout Ireland," Bishop Coll said in a statement. 

READ MORE: 'May he rest in peace' - Bishop of Ossory pays tribute to the late Pope Francis 

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