Dear brothers and sisters in Christ! As we gather on this fourth Sunday of Advent, we approach the culmination of our waiting and preparation for the birth of our Lord and Saviour. More >

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MASS TIMES: MIDNIGHT MASS AT MIDNIGHT ON 25TH DECEMBER – ABBEY CHURCH CHRISTMAS DAY DAWN MASS 8.30 – ABBEY CHURCH CHRISTMAS DAY AT 10.30 AND 12.30 – ABBEY CHURCH 26TH TO 28TH AT 11.00 AM – ABBEY CHURCH 29TH AT 10.30 AND 12.30 – ABBEY CHURCH 30TH AND 31ST AT 11.00 – ABBEY CHURCH 1ST JANUARY AT 10.30 – ABBEY CHURCH 2ND 3RD 4TH AND 5TH AT 11.00 AM – ABBEY CHURCH CONFESSIONS EVERY DAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS EVE, 2.30PM -4.00PM More >

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Statement from the Cistercian Abbey of Our Lady of Silence, 21 November 2024 Historical Note: The Cistercians were first established in Ireland in 1142, initially at Mellifont Abbey by St Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh. More >

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At the heart of this great season of Advent are the themes of waiting and preparing. More >

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Today we have a short Gospel containing a message that reaches through to the lives of every Christian on the planet. More >

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Today’s Gospel foretells the second coming of Jesus. This is a powerful and cryptic text and we would be overreacting if we said we fully understand it. More >

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We will celebrate the annual Mass for the deceased members of the Mount St Joseph Abbey Monastic Community tomorrow Saturday 16th November at 3.00 pm in the Abbey Church. More >

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At every stage in the Christian spiritual journey, from the very beginning of religion, humans have been at risk. More >

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All of the miracles in the Gospels, including today’s account, are physical healings, and they are wonderful. More >

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