Diocesan News
Irish National Synod Assembly
The Irish National Synod assembly took place in Gormanstown, Co Meath on Saturday 17th October. This was a historic day for the Catholic Church in Ireland where 300 delegates came together to discuss several proposals put forward in the working document entitled "Is...
Funeral arrangements for the English Family
As preparations are made for the funerals of Philip, Kim, Jayden and Callum, we continue to hold their family, friends and all affected by this tragedy in our prayers. Reposing will take place in the Sacred Heart Church Parish Centre, The Folly, Waterford, on...
Statement from Bishop Cullinan following fatal house fire in Waterford city
On behalf of the priests, religious and faithful of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore, I express our profound shock and sorrow at the terrible tragedy which has happened in Waterford city this morning with the heartbreaking news of the loss of several lives. ...
Death notice of Very Rev. Francis (Frank) Lloyd
The Diocese of Waterford and Lismore is saddened by the death of Very Rev. Francis (Frank) Lloyd, who passed away unexpectedly at his home in Dungarvan on Wednesday, 7 October. A native of Clonmel, Fr Frank was ordained on 2 June 1985 in the Cathedral of the Most Holy...
Raising Hope – Caring for Our Common Home together – Saturday 21st November
A conference on Caring of our Common Home together will take place on Saturday 21st November in Clayton Silver Springs Cork. Please come and support this conference, as we all endeavour to do our best on this topic. All the details are outlined...

Waterford and Lismore Diocese has 45 parishes, 85 churches in the Diocese. There are an estimated 44,000 Catholic households in this diocese, with a population of 153,206.