The Diocese of Waterford & Lismore is deeply shocked by a violent incident which occurred this morning during Mass at Holy Cross Church, Tramore.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured parishioner, and we pray for her full and speedy recovery.
We wish to commend the courage and presence of mind shown by the parishioners who assisted during this frightening incident. We also thank the priests of the parish for their immediate pastoral care and concern, and we express our sincere gratitude to An Garda Síochána, the National Ambulance Service and all emergency personnel for their prompt response.
We ask the people of the Diocese to pray for the injured woman, for everyone affected by this distressing incident, and for the parish community of Holy Cross, Tramore.
