First Friday Adoration & Benediction
On Friday 3rd January 2020 we mark First Friday with Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after 5.15pm Vespers. More >
December, 2019
Gospel Reflection. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Cycle A
Christ was born into a dangerous world. He was essentially an exile, and under the protection of Mary and Joseph who were to dodge those who wished to kill Jesus. More >
Christmas Greetings from Dom Malachy and the Monastic Community
On this day, the eve of which will be the Midnight Mass of the Nativity, Dom Malachy and the community of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey would like to wish all our fiends and neighbours a very happy and holy Christmas, and a prosperous New Year 2020. More >
Mass Times over Christmas
Mass times:
Midnight Mass at Midnight on 25th December – Abbey Church
Christmas Day Dawn Mass 8.30 Winter Chapel
Christmas Day at 10.30 and 12.30 – Abbey Church
26th to 28th at 11.00 am – Winter Chapel
29th at 10.30 and 12.30 – Abbey Church
30th and 31st at 11.00 – Winter Chapel
1st January at 10.30 – Abbey Church
2nd 3rd 4th and 5th at 11.00 am – Winter Chapel
Confessions every day until Christmas Eve, 2.30pm -4.00pm More >
Donation to the local branch of St Vincent de Paul
The Community at Mount St Joseph Abbey and Cistercian College were delighted to be able to once again assist the local branch of St Vincent de Paul by donating the proceeds from the retiring collection of this year’s Carol Service. More >
Christmas Confession Times in the Abbey Church
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every day up to and including Christmas Eve from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm in the Abbey Church. More >
Annual Christmas Carol Service
Mount Saint Joseph Abbey and Cistercian College will host the Annual Christmas Carol Service in the Abbey Church Sunday 15th December at 4.00 pm. More >
Cistercian Vocation Weekend For Men – Friday 31st January – Sunday 2nd February 2020
“Come and See” John 1:39
Seeking God in Prayer and Community
Mount Saint Joseph Abbey are hosting a Monastic Experience Weekend from Friday 31st January 2020 – Sunday 2nd February 2020. More >
Sunday’s Gospel Reflection 2nd Sunday of Advent Cycle A
Today’s Gospel introduces the Baptist as the prophetic figure who comes to prepare a way for the Lord. More >
Tree Planting Ceremony to Commemorate the Ordination to the Priesthood of Dom Malachy Thompson ocso
Yesterday afternoon there was an Oak tree planting ceremony to commemorate Dom Malachy’s Ordination to the priesthood in the grounds of Cistercian College. More >