The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. The Season of Creation is marked throughout the Christian world from 1...
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Rosary Procession in honour of Our Lady’s Nativity
A Rosary procession will be held on Friday 8th December to honour the birthday of Our Lady. The procession will leave Ballybricken Green in Waterford at 7.00pm and proceed to the Cathedral for a short prayer service, followed by Benediction. All are...
Statement from Bishop Cullinan on the deaths of four young people in Clonmel
We are all shocked by the tragic news of four young lives lost in this accident. I offer my sincere sympathy to all the families, friends, classmates and teachers of those who have died. Together with the whole community of the people of Clonmel and beyond, we will be...
Homily of Bishop Cullinan at the Promotional Event for Diocesan Priesthood
Apparition Chapel, Knock, 17th August, Feast of Our Lady of Knock. I love being a priest and now a bishop. I can’t say I am a good one but I am hugely proud of my Church, the Catholic Church – founded by the Lord Jesus himself. Last weekend I was at the Youth...
Ordination to Priesthood of Deacon Mark O’Farrell
Clonmel native, Mark O’Farrell will be ordained to the priesthood this Sunday, August 20th at 3pm in Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan. The Catholic priesthood is a sacred and ordained ministry within the Catholic...
National Novena at Knock Shrine – special day of prayer on Thursday 17th August
The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock runs from 14 to 22 August. This annual prayer gathering at the national Marian Shrine offers an open opportunity to all to step away from everyday life and immerse in prayer in the beautiful, peaceful grounds...
Institution of Lectors
Congratulations to Eric O'Sullivan and David Cooney who received the Ministry of Lector as part of their journey to the Permanent Diaconate, in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, last Sunday. We wish Eric and David many blessings as they continue their...
Diocesan Camino Walk – ‘Walk with St. Declan’ – July 22nd
On Saturday 22nd July, the Diocese will undertake a Diocesan Camino Walk in honour of St. Declan whose Feast day we will celebrate on July 24th. There are three walks to choose from, and the paths are outlined by clicking on...
Annual Mass at St. Declan’s Holy Well, Toor
The annual Mass at St. Declan's Holy Well, Toor, Aglish, will take place on Thursday 27th July at 12 noon. Confessions will be held before Mass. All are welcome.
Blessing of Lillies on the Feast of St. Anthony
Blessing of Lilies and a blessing with the relic of St. Anthony will take place on the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua on 13th June 2023 in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford at 10.30am Mass. All are welcome. ...