Tribute to Fr. John O'Callaghan RIP.

posted January 27 2012

A Months Mind Mass for Fr. John will be celebrated in All Saints Church, Drimoleague on Friday, January 27th at 8.00pm. The late Fr. John O'Callaghan was Parish Priest of Drimoleague until he retired due to failing health in mid 2011. He was then welcomed by the SMA Community in Blackrock Road where he was cared for until his death on December 9th 2011. .
The SMA Community have a fitting tribute... continue reading »

Welcoming Immigrants to our Parishes.......

posted January 24 2012

An invitation to representatives from parishes to come to meet with Dr Helen Young of the Episcopal Council for Immigrants to discuss resources available to parishes to assist you in connecting with people from other countries who make their home in Ireland. This gathering will take place on:
Thursday 9th February
11:00am to 12:30pm
Turner's Cross Parish Centre
(hosted by Pastoral... continue reading »

Ballinlough Parish Welcomes a New Member.

posted January 18 2012

On Sunday, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Ballinlough parish celebrated the Rite of Acceptance with Martin Gillin who is preparing for Baptism. Martin approached the parish at Easter last year, and has been meeting with the RCIA group and growing in faith since that time. His sponsors are his fiance Colette and her sister Noreen who came from Castleisland for the ceremony with her daughter... continue reading »