News & Events – Page 55 – Mount St Joseph Abbey

Community Of Mount St Joseph Abbey announce that Cistercian College is to Remain Open

It was with great joy that the monks of Mount St Joseph Abbey as Trustees of Cistercian College Roscrea today announced that the boys’ boarding school on the grounds of the monastery will remain open. More >

Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent

Second Sunday of Lent – 12 March 2017 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 Do not be afraid! More >

Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent

First Sunday of Lent – 5 March 2017 Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 Nourishment, Security and Power Each year as we mark the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday we are reminded in the Gospel that Lent is about three things – prayer, fasting and almsgiving. More >

The Community of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey Announce Decision to Permanently Close Cistercian College Roscrea

The Community of Mount Saint Joseph Abbey Announce Decision to Permanently Close Cistercian College Roscrea It is with sadness and regret that the monastic community, as Trustees of Cistercian College Roscrea, have announced the decision to close the 112 year-old boarding school at Mount St Joseph Abbey. More >

Visit of the Abbot General

We were delighted to welcome our Abbot General, Dom Eamon Fitzgerald, among us this week, together with his secretary, Fr Simeon of Spencer. More >

Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection. The Nativity of the Lord. Midnight Mass

Nativity of the Lord – 25 December 2016 Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 Being part of the story St Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus that is read at the Midnight Mass of Christmas is so simple that there is a risk we could miss the deeper message. More >

Christmas Timetable

Monday 19th – Saturday 24th December. Confessions everyday – 2:30 – 4:00 pm Saturday 24th December. More >

Annual Mount St Joseph and Cistercian College Roscrea Christmas Carol Service

On Sunday last, 18 December, the Annual Mount St Joseph and Cistercian College Roscrea Christmas Carol Service was held in the Abbey Church. More >

Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Fourth Sunday of Advent – 18 December 2016 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 Unexpected news In this Sunday’s Gospel we meet the third of the three great Advent characters, Mary, the mother of Jesus, though St Matthew chooses to introduce her to us through a story about St Joseph. More >

Abbot Richard’s Gospel Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent

Third Sunday of Advent – 11 December 2016 Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 Questioning ourselves We have probably all had the experience of questioning ourselves from time to time, wondering if we made the right decision or chose the right option. More >