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 >

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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 >

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

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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 >

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

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

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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 >

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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 >

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Second Sunday of Advent – 4 December 2016 Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 Prepare a way for the Lord  In today’s Gospel we meet John the Baptist. More >

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First Sunday of Advent – 27 November 2016 Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44 Stay awake and stand ready Advent is the time for watching and waiting. More >

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