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Fr. Willie Doyle…..a Lesson for Today in his  Charity, Generosity and Evangelical Zeal

Fr. Willie Doyle…..a Lesson for Today in his  Charity, Generosity and Evangelical Zeal  Bishop Tom Deenihan has said Father Willie Doyle’s compassion for soldiers of all nationalities and religious beliefs remains an important example for the modern…


Scoil Carthage Naofa Rahan–Table Quiz

Scoil Carthage Naofa Rahan  Table Quiz in The Thatch,Rahan on Friday 20th November at 8pm Table of 4 €40 . All support appreciated

 

 


World Kindness Day falls on Friday next November 13th

World Kindness Day is an unofficial global observance that encourages acts of kindness, big and small. In 2026, it falls on Friday next November 13th . How to celebrate World Kindness Day: 6 ideas to try You don’t need a grand gesture. These six ideas fit into a regular day, whether…


Aid to the Church in Need -Red Week and Red Wednesday – Wednesday 18th November

Red Week and Red Wednesday is an initiative launched by the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in 2015 and known in several countries as Red Wednesday, combines the illumination of buildings with prayer vigils, testimonies, public events, school initiatives and meetings with Christians from countries affected by…


“Mothers and grandmothers: Never tire of passing on the faith!”

“Mothers and grandmothers: Never tire of passing on the faith!” Pope Leo told a congregation in the square outside the cathedral of Florida, a city in south-central Uruguay. “Even if your loved ones seem far from God, continue to place them before him. Do not stop blessing them, accompanying them, and simply…


Pope Leo’s Apostolic Journey to Latin America

The Holy See Press Office held a briefing on Tuesday afternoon to present the programme for Pope Leo’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to Latin America, which will include visits to three countries Peru, Uruguay and Argentina, over twelve days and will involve approximately a dozen flights and visits to ten cities. Throughout the journey, the Pope…


Pope Leo’s prayer intention for November

Pope Leo’s prayer intention for November – For the proper use of wealth Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service for the common good and solidarity of those who have less.


Annual Parish Christmas Draw

Our Annual Parish Christmas Draw will take place on Sunday 13th December in Rahan Hall at 6 pm. Many thanks to all those who distribute the draw cards. The usual prizes of €500, €300, €200, €100, 5 Turkeys, 5 Hams,5 bottles of Brandy, 5 bottles of Whiskey, 5 Christmas cakes and…


A Thought for November on Remembering:

A Thought for November on Remembering: In the rising of the sun, and in its  going down, we remember them. In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of  winter, we remember them. In the  opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember them In the blueness of…


40 Hours Adoration for Solemnity of Christ the King in Mullingar Cathedral Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November.

40 Hours Adoration for Solemnity of Christ the King in Mullingar Cathedral Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November. Adoration will conclude with  Solemn Vespers & Benediction at 4pm on Sunday Our parish hour is Sunday 22nd 3-4pm but we will stay on until 5pm for Vespers and Homily. A bus will be available. leaving…