A Big Thank you for our 150th Celebrations
A Heartfelt Thank You As we reflect on our 150th Celebration Mass in St Peter’s Church, Kilmore Quay, our hearts are full of gratitude for the many hands and hearts that made it so special. To all who prepared, participated in, and prayed with us — thank you. From those who arranged flowers, to those who welcomed, read, and ministered on the day; to all who volunteered and supported behind the scenes — Thanks also to Chris, Sr Mary and Mag for their quiet dedication, it will not be forgotten. To our wonderful Choir, whose voices lifted our spirits and deepened our prayer — thank you. And to Liam, Kathleen, and Carmel, whose music and presence enriched the liturgy with grace and joy, we are deeply grateful. To the Kinsella family, thank you for leading us in our final song — a moving tribute to Kilmore Quay that stirred both memory and pride in our shared story. To the team at the Stella Maris Centre, to all our volunteers who helped decorate the centre; thank you especially to Bernie and Mary and all her team for hosting such a warm and joyful Thanksgiving Supper. Your hospitality created an Church notices St Mary’s Church, Kilmore, Co Wexford, Y35 DR68. evening to remember. To all who worked on our Commemorative Booklet — thank you especially to Dick and Elaine for their generosity of time and diligence in gifting us a beautiful keepsake, rich in history and memory, that will be treasured for years to come. And to Bishop Ger, whose presence and words brought encouragement and joy — thank you for guiding us in prayer and for walking with us on this milestone day. May the joy of this celebration continue to inspire us as we journey together in faith, hope, and love. With every blessing and heartfelt thanks, Fr Pat.
BallCogley Players present Drama through the Decades
Ballycogley Players Drama Group A special autumn schedule is in store for you all over the next few weeks. Ballycogley Players present "Drama Through The Decades", one-act comedy "A Pound on Demand" by Seán O'Casey and "Moments and Memories", a trip down memory lane celebrating 50 years. Performance dates are as follows:- • 29th & 30th Oct: Wexford Arts Centre, nightly at 8pm, just click www.wexfordartscentre.ie or by phoning 053 912 3764,
• 2nd Nov: Carrig on Bannow Community Centre,
• 7th Nov: Our Lady's Island Community Hall,
• 9th Nov: Rathangan Hall,
• 14th Nov: Ballycogley Hall, and
• 16th Nov: Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay.
All performances apart from Wexford Arts Centre begin at 7.30pm with admission on the door €10.
The cast for the full length 2026 circuit play "All My Sons" by Arthur Miller and directed by Brigid Scully has been announced as follows: Joe Keller - Sean Carthy, Kate Keller - Catherine Murphy, Chris Keller - Ronan Berry, Ann Deever - Ciara Spellman, George Deever - Edward Hayden, Dr Jim Bayliss - Colm Doyle, Sue Bayliss - Siobhan Murphy, Frank Lubey - Fr Pat Mernagh, Lydia Lubey - Trish Boyce, Bert -to be confirmed. We wish Brigid and her cast all the very best with rehearsals over the next few months. .
Congratulations to the Kilmore Camogie Club who were declared the U14 Roinn 2A County Champions, the Parish is very proud of you all. Well done girls.
Ring the Office for more details 053 91 35181
Diocesan Appointments and Retirements 2025
Diocesan Appointments and Retirements in the Diocese of Ferns,
Bishop Ger Nash has announced new appointments in the Diocese of Ferns, effective Monday, September 15th, 2025.
Retiring Priests:
Msgr Denis Lennon, Co-PP Clonard
Fr Jim Finn, Co-PP Crossabeg/Ballymurn
Fr Ray Gahan, Co-PP Kilaveney
Fr Lar O’Connor, Co-PP Bunclody
Fr Paddy Cushen, Co-PP Ferns Bunclody (will remain in Ferns to assist)
New Appointments and Changes:
Fr Roger O’Neill becomes Director of Vocations and Youth Ministry and part-time Diocesan Secretary, while pastoral care of Cushinstown/Newbawn will be handled by area priests.
Fr Odhrán Furlong moves from hospital chaplaincy to Co-PP in New Ross.
Fr Brian Whelan transfers to Ferns Bunclody Kilrush as Co-PP, resident in Ferns.
Fr David Murphy returns from Army Chaplaincy to Co-PP in Annacurra, Carnew Kilanerin, resident in Tinahely.
Fr John Byrne, Co-PP in Ferns Bunclody Kilrush, will be resident in Bunclody.
Fr Eamon Salmon, newly ordained, will serve as chaplain in Wexford General Hospital.
Pastoral Care Notes:
Ballymurn/Crossabeg and Clonard parishes will be managed by the relevant pastoral area priests.
Moderators for the Ferns Bunclody and New Ross/Cushinstown/Adamstown/Newbawn pastoral areas will be appointed in the coming weeks.
Welcome Fr Eamonn Salmon to the Diocese of Ferns
Short Extract from Bishop Ger’s homily for the
Ordination of Eamonn Salmon
Dear Friends, it is a great privilege to be here this afternoon to confer on Eamonn the Sacrament of Priesthood, to welcome him as he joins us who are ordained and takes up the unique role of service to the people of God that priesthood is. Eamonn I welcome you sincerely not just to this sacred moment but to membership of a family, the family of the priests and deacons of the Diocese of Ferns. Eamon, I welcome your family who together with your late wife Antoinette was your first vocation. I welcome your sons, Brian, Edward, Terence, your daughter Gillian, your grandchildren who are here with us, Ralf, Alex and Heidi and family and friends who have travelled from Europe and the USA.
Eamonn, we thank you for your generosity of spirit and faith which encouraged you to take this path to priesthood after the death of Antoinette. It is a measure of your awareness that all lives are given to be lives of service of God and of others and by taking the road to priesthood, you affirmed your continued commitment to a life of service begun in marriage and family life and now continued in priesthood.
May He Rest in Peace Brother Kevin.
President Michael D. Higgins has led tributes to Brother Kevin Crowley of the Capuchin Franciscans, who passed away yesterday at the age of 90. The order said that Br Kevin, who devoted over five decades to serving the poor and marginalised, died at Mount Desert Nursing Home in his home county of Cork.
He founded the Capuchin Day Centre, a homeless service in Dublin, in 1969, which was visited by Pope Francis in 2018. Br Kevin’s funeral Mass will be held at St Mary of the Angels on Church Street in Dublin at 11 am on Saturday 5th of July.
‘In 1969, he founded the Capuchin Day Centre, where he worked selflessly and with good humour for 53 years, providing help to vulnerable people. He truly lived the gospel. His compassion, devotion, and non-judgmental approach to helping the marginalised was unwavering. May he Rest in Peace
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