Fourth Sunday of Lent – 26 March 2017 Gospel: John 9:1-41 Seeing with the eyes of faith This week’s Gospel records how a man who had been blind from birth was given his sight by Jesus. More >

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Third Sunday of Lent – 19 March 2017 Gospel: John 4:5-42 Reading between the lines Did you ever find yourself in the middle of a conversation with someone and suddenly realise that the two of you were talking about different things, that you weren’t on the same wavelength? More >

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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 >

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

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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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