V. Rev James (Jimmy) Doyle, PP Staplestown & Cooleragh, RIP
Regretfully, Fr Jimmy Doyle, PP Staplestown Cooleragh passed away suddenly while out walking this morning in his native…
Read more >
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’...
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference 08. OCT, 2020 Background Following its Autumn…
Read more >
Do not lose heart – a message in the context...
Do not lose heart – a message in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic from the Irish Catholic Bishops’…
Read more >
A message from Bishop Denis to children waiting to receive...
A short address from Bishop Denis, especially to all the boys and girls who are still waiting to…
Read more >
COVID-19 Diocesan Update 06.10.2020
COVID-19 Diocesan Update: The announcement that the entire country is moving to Level 3 of the ‘National Framework…
Read more >
Fratelli Tutti – Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on Fraternity and...
Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, on Saturday 3 October 2020 during a visit to Assisi. The…
Read more >
Ordination of Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Kildare &...
The month of October sees the ordination by Bishop Denis Nulty of three candidates to the Permanent Diaconate…
Read more >
Pope John Paull II Virtual Awards Ceremony
This year, in light of COVID-19 restrictions, the Pope John Paull II Awards were held in a virtual…
Read more >
Minsitry Update September 2020
The most recent edition of Ministry Update – our newsletter for all those involved in parish ministry across…
Read more >
Virtual Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony, Tuesday 29 September,...
A Virtual POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD Ceremony will take place on Tuesday 29th September @7.30pm Streamed LIVE…
Read more >
COVID-19 Diocesan Update 22 September 2020
COVID-19 Diocesan Update: A note in the light of recent news reports around a rise in Covid-19 Cases:…
Read more >
Safeguarding Sunday 2020
Safeguarding Message for Safeguarding Sunday 2020 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 13 September 2020 The place of…
Read more >
A Prayer as we Reopen Schools
A Prayer as We Reopen Schools Priests in all our parishes are being asked to pray the  ‘Prayer…
Read more >
Season of Creation
The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1…
Read more >
Come to the Table of the Lord – Preparing for...
‘Come to the Table of the Lord’ is a new three part video series to help those preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time.
Read more >
Very Rev Patrick (Pat) Breen PE, RIP
Funeral Arrangements Reposing in St Michaels Church, Timahoe from 12 noon on Friday August 14th with Prayer Service…
Read more >
Health & Wellbeing Co-Ordinator Position Available
Please see attached advertisement for part time position within the diocese. Carebright Position Aug 2020 Health & Wellbeing…
Read more >
Important Covid 19 Update for Laois, Kildare and Offaly 07...
Funeral attendance information amended 08 Aug 2020. In order to comply with latest measures from Government and Department…
Read more >
Come Holy Spirit – Preparing for Confirmation
I welcome the new three part video series, Come Holy Spirit, which has been developed to accompany parents…
Read more >
Diocesan Appointments 2020
Diocesan Appointments 2020 These have been a very difficult few months on all of us, our parishes, our…
Read more >
K&L Virtual Choir: A Hymn of Hope – The Clouds...
Today, our Virtual Recording ~ A Hymn of Hope ~ The Clouds Veil goes live. On behalf of…
Read more >
Job Vacancy – Naas, Sallins, Two Mile House Parishes
The Parishes of Naas, Sallins and Two Mile House are served by the one Parish Team. Our pastoral…
Read more >
Government announce review of numbers allowed to attend Mass
Please see below the relevant press release highlighting the latest State guidance for `Places of Worship’. Places of…
Read more >
V. Rev Edward (Ned) Whelan PE, RIP
Funeral Arrangements Reposing in St Peter and Pauls Church, Ballon from 12noon tomorrow (Thursday 25 June), concluding with…
Read more >