Dear brothers and sisters, Today we celebrate the Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, centred on the theme: “Blessed are those who have not lost hope.” Let us look to grandparents and the elderly as witnesses of hope, capable of showing the path for new generations. Let us not leave them alone, but…
Pope Leo X1V Intention for August: For mutual coexistence Let us pray that societies where coexistence seems more difficult might not succumb to the temptation of confrontation for ethnic, political, religious, or ideological reasons. Make us builders of bridges, able to overcome borders and ideologies, able to see others through the eyes of…
‘Pilgrims of Hope’ National Novena to Our Lady of Knock 2025 In this special Jubilee Year, the theme of the National Novena to Our Lady of Knock is ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. Hope is at the very heart of the Knock Apparition, and throughout this year’s Novena, we will explore how hope can shine…
Gaza Conflict – Pope Leo.“ I am following with great concern the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the civilian population is suffering from severe hunger and remains exposed to violence and death. I renew my heartfelt appeal for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the full respect of humanitarian law. Every…
Jubilee of Youth During this week from 28th July – 4th August, a group of 38 pilgrims along with Bishop Tom Deenihan, will represent the Diocese as they participate in the Jubilee of Youth, which will culminate in the Jubilee Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Sunday 3rd August. Please keep these young…
Tullamore Agricultural Show: On Sunday 10th August, we welcome the Tullamore Agricultural Show. We extend our very good wishes to the Organizing Committee and we hope that the weather will be favourable on the day. Mass of Blessing of the Show and all helpers and participants will be held on Saturday 8th August…
A Jubilee Year of Hope Fundraising Concert to raise funds for our 3 churches will be held in Mucklagh Church on Friday 7th November at 8pm .Simon Casey will be preceeded by the Offaly County Council Choir. Funds raised will go towards a new heating system for the Island Church, the continued development…
New Pastoral Areas have been established in the Diocese. Our Pastoral Area includes, Rahan,Kilbeggan, Tullamore, Kilcormack and Eglsih. Weekly Masses and events will be organised within the Area to suit the number of priest available at any time. Each Parish must now decide: What can we do for ourselves, what can…
God said that He would be with us always even to the end of the world. We can get consolation from Romans 8:31 “With God on our side who can be against us?” During the Summer young and old go on pilgrimage to spend a while in quietness and prayer. Some visit holy places such…
CHY3 Forms Can all who received CHY3 Forms please return them as soon as soon as possible to Mucklagh Parish Office . They are an invaluable and great source of income for our parish .
