'Up to now, the advice of the Irish health authorities allowed for gatherings in enclosed spaces of up to 100 people, providing that social distancing was practised and that the vulnerable were discouraged from attending. This meant that holding Mass in public in specific circumstances was permissible. [. . .] In the light of the changing situation, I have decided that it will not be possible to continue with public Sunday or Weekday Masses in the Archdiocese of Dublin from Wednesday 25th March until further notice.'
Read the rest of the Archbishop's notice on the diocesan website here.
Remember, you can hear Mass as usual by clicking MASS LIVE on the menu-bar above. Churches will be open (outside Mass times in Saggart) 9.30 am to 5 pm for private prayer.
Closure of Parish Office until further notice : information here. See the current Newsletter (on menu-bar) for more parish updates. Note that baptisms, weddings and funerals will continue to take place.
Closure of Parish Office until further notice : information here. See the current Newsletter (on menu-bar) for more parish updates. Note that baptisms, weddings and funerals will continue to take place.
A Coronavirus Prayer recited at the consecration of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the 25th March is here.
27th March: Pope Francis's Urbi et Orbi Blessing and sermon.
Go to full screen and view the film first at normal speed. Then view it again while pausing it where you wish. In this way, the film becomes a sequence of still photos, haunting and highly thought-provoking.
