Castleisland Parish has responded to the sudden news of the passing of a friend in Fr. Kevin McNamara. “The parish experienced at first hand the magical presence of the late Fr. Kevin and his unbelievable ability as a communicator of God’s word at the Padre Pio Devotions in February 2020. and that evening will long…
Parishes have been invited to consider the possibility of opening their churches for personal prayer and the Church of Saints Stephen and John here in Castleisland is doing so from today. “This will be done in consultation with their pastoral area and opening depends on the implementation of health and safety measures, in keeping with…
After a weekly, Wednesday night course spanning 20 weeks Castleisland woman Tara Howarth qualified as a Pastoral Minister and was presented with a certificate by Bishop Ray Browne in St. John’s Pastoral Centre in Tralee. Tara enjoys being part of parish life and sharing her faith with the community and, like many people who choose…
The death has occurred of Fr. James (Jim ) Downey, Cragg, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, May 23rd 2017. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the tender care of the management and staff of Fatima Nursing Home, Tralee. Predeceased by his sisters Kitty Downey and Mary Prendiville, Castleisland and Breda Prendiville, Brosna. Sadly missed by his…
What’s being billed as ‘A Solemn Celebration of the Passion’ with musicians, singers and a 40 strong cast of actors in costume will be presented at the Church of Saints Stephen and John here in Castleisland on Good Friday night at 8pm. The event will be directed by Fr. Pat Ahern. The musicians and singers…
Paddy Flynn, the Cordal teenager who admits that he’s in a minority ‘Conservative Club’ within the Catholic Church these days, spoke out against many of the recent church directions and policies. The church he loves and is prepared to fight for has been on a slippery slope since all the way back to Vatican II…
The huge importance of the sacrament of Confirmation as a major day in the lives of school children and their families was clearly evident here in Castleisland on Friday afternoon. Bishop Ray Browne began the ceremony at 3-30pm with close on 100 pupils with all the primary schools in the parish represented. The packed Church…
Masses will be offered at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Lyreacrompane and at St. Brigid’s Parish Church in Duagh this Tuesday evening, February 24 at 7-30pm for the return to full health of the hugely popular PP Fr. Pat Moore. Fr. Jack O’Donnell will be the celebrant in Lyre and Fr. Tom McMahon and…
Monsignor Dan O’Riordan has been re-appointed to his present posting in Castleisland parish for a further six-year term. The announcement came following a re-shuffle of diocesan appointments by Bishop Ray Browne just before the weekend. As well as Monsignor O’Riordan the following priests having completed their six-year tenures and have been re-appointed to their…
Tuesday was Confirmation Day in Castleisland. Though always historic and unique to families involved, this one was doubly so as it was Bishop Ray Browne’s first time to administer the sacrament in Castleisland since his appointment as Bishop of Kerry in July of 2013. There were people at Tuesday’s ceremony here in Castleisland who expressed strong feelings at the packs…
