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Young Priests Society to get back up and running in Kilkenny

In 2009, a branch of the St Joseph’s Young Priests Society was formed in Kilmanagh. Twelve members joined the society at the time, whose main aim was to pray for vocations and help towards the formation of future priests. [articlepreview ...

14 Mar 2023 at 15:20

School/Education

Reduced hours for religion in new primary curriculum for schools in Kilkenny

The Minister for Education has said there will be a reduction to the minimum hours for religion in primary schools in Kilkenny and across Ireland as part of the new curriculum. However, Norma Foley said there will be more autonomy given ...

09 Mar 2023 at 16:56

National News

Reduced hours for religion in new primary curriculum, Norma Foley announces

The Minister for Education has said there will be a reduction to the minimum hours for religion in Irish primary schools as part of the new curriculum. However, Norma Foley said there will be more autonomy given to schools for ...

09 Mar 2023 at 13:32

North Kilkenny

Priest welcomed to his new parish in Kilkenny

As Monsignor Ryan bids farewell, the parish extended a warm welcome to Fr Richard Scriven. He also takes on the role of Adm Clogh-Moneenroe. [articlepreview id="1263055" link="https://www.kilkennypeople....

02 Aug 2023 at 16:18

Local News

Kilkenny priest to feature in two new TV projects

Clara Parish priest, Fr Willie Purcell, is set to feature in two new TV projects. Over the past week, a German documentary team has been shadowing the Kilkenny priest for a documentary on priesthood in ...

06 Oct 2023 at 11:25

Home

'It's a selfless decision' - Kilkenny priest on life behind the collar

Clara Parish Priest, Fr Willie Purcell, made an appearance on the small screen in recent days, contributing to RTE documentary, 'The Last Priests in Ireland'. The programme, presented by comic and ...

23 Jan 2024 at 17:56

Kilkenny City

Places for altar servers available in Kilkenny parish

St Mary's Cathedral are looking for altar servers from third to sixth class who would be willing to serve at Mass. A schedule would be set up for interested candidates to serve on a rota. Phone ...

10 Jan 2024 at 14:24

National News

Tens of thousands attend Mass with Pope

Tens of thousands of Hungarians flocked to Budapest’s main square for Pope Francis’s final Mass, gathering on the banks of the Danube as the pontiff wrapped up a weekend visit to the heart of ...

30 Apr 2023 at 09:47

World

Pope Francis leads Palm Sunday Mass after hospital stay

Pope Francis has opened the celebration Mass in St Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, presiding at his first ceremony after his hospital stay for bronchitis. On a cloudy morning, Francis wore a ...

02 Apr 2023 at 10:45

National News

Pope Francis battled hoarse voice during Palm Sunday mass after bout of bronchitis

Pope Francis battled a hoarse voice and was bundled up in a thick coat as he presided over a Mass in St Peter’s Square before tens of thousands of faithful on Palm Sunday, a day after he ...

03 Apr 2023 at 11:28

Northern Ireland

Church leaders visit Rome to mark Good Friday Agreement anniversary

Church leaders from the island of Ireland will attend a seminar in Rome to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. In a shared statement they said the visit is taking ...

28 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Local News

CONFIRMED: TV cameras to be in Kilkenny this Easter!

RTÉ will broadcast the Easter Ceremonies live from St Mary's Cathedral on Good Friday at 3pm and the Easter Vigil at 11pm on Holy Saturday. The people of St Canice’s parish will ...

09 Mar 2024 at 13:56

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