Notices

Confirmation

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Bishop Deenihan will administer the sacrament of Confirmation in Athboy Church on Thursday for the 6th class pupils of Ballivor & Kildalkey.

At 3pm…

Ash Wednesday and Lent

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Ash Wednesday opens the season of Lent. The day gets its name from the blessing of the ashes from burning of Palm branches from the previous year’s Palm Sunday celebrations. The ashes draw a…

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

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Wednesday 11th February

9.30am Mass on Wednesday will be celebrated at the altar dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes in Athboy Church.

Day for Religious in Diocese

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On Sunday, February 8th, the Religious of the Diocese will gather with the Bishop for a Celebration of Sung Vespers at 4pm in the Cathedral.

This is a way of acknowledging the contribution of Religious to our Diocese.  All parishioners are welcome to this…

Catholic Schools Week 2026

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Reflecting on this year’s Catholic Schools Week theme, “Normal lives called to holiness,” Bishop Tom Deenihan, the Bishop of Meath, and chair of the Council for Education of the Irish Bishops’ Conference, said, “God has blessed us all with gifts to make the world a…

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 18–25th January 2026

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“Unity is a divine mandate at the core of our Christian identity, more than simply an ideal.  It represents the essence of the Church’s calling – a call to reflect the harmonious oneness of our life in Christ amidst our diversity. This divine unity is central to our mission and is sustained by the profound…

Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord

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Tuesday 6th January is a Holyday of obligation.

Jesus is revealed as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Saviour of the world.  The wise men followed the…

Christmas

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As we welcome Christ our Saviour to the manger and to our hearts and homes at Christmas, we give thanks to God our Father for sending…

Christmas Mass Schedule

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Wednesday 24th December – Christmas Eve

Vigil for Christmas 6pm & 8pm Athboy

Thursday 25th December – Christmas Day

9am Rathmore, 10.15am…

Primary School Survey

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For Attention of Parents of children attending Primary Schools or have yet to start:

The Department of Education is currently conducting a Primary School Survey that will determine the future provision of Primary Schools and crucially could lead to lasting changes in your school.  In simple, direct terms, you are being asked if you want…