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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 >

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

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 >

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

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 >

Bishop Fintan Monahan, the new bishop of Killaloe, visits Mount St Joseph Abbey to mark the close of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

On Sunday last, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe we were delighted to welcome Bishop Fintan Monahan, the new bishop of Killaloe, to Mount St Joseph Abbey to mark the close of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. More >

The Jubilee Year of Mercy which Pope Francis announced for 2016 comes to a close this Sunday, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

The Jubilee Year of Mercy which Pope Francis announced for 2016 comes to a close this Sunday, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. More >

“Come and See” John 1:39 Monastic Experience Weekend

Seeking God in Prayer and Community Mount Saint Joseph Abbey are hosting a Monastic Experience Weekend from Friday 14th – Sunday 16th October 2016. More >

Roscrea Autumn History Conference

Mount Saint Joseph Abbey will host the Roscrea Autumn Conference. The 59th consecutive conference runs from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th November. More >

Fr Michael O’Sullivan M. Afr. a past pupil of Cistercian College celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood

Today the community was delighted to welcome past pupil of Cistercian College, Fr Michael O’Sullivan M. More >

Jubilee Year Door of Mercy Pilgrimage

Jubilee Year Door of Mercy Pilgrimage The parishes of the Cronan Cluster of Killaloe Diocese (Roscrea, Bournea, Kyle & Knock, and Dunkerrin) made a Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Mt St Joseph Abbey this afternoon to walk through the Door of Mercy and to participate in a Liturgy incorporating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. More >