Embracing the Sacraments: Pillars of Our Faith

In our parish, the spiritual well-being of the sick and housebound holds paramount importance. Every month, Fr. Robert extends the grace of the Lord by visiting these members of our flock, offering the Sacraments of Confession, Holy Anointing, and Holy Communion. For those in hospitals or nursing homes, or in times of urgent need, Fr. Robert stands ready to serve. Additionally, our Commissioned Lay Ministers of the Eucharist dutifully bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound.

Thank  you for your enquiry and congratulations and blessings on the arrival of your bundle of joy! Thank God for the gift of new life. You are most welcome to have your child christened in our parish. This is a serious commitment where you as the parents will both make solemn promises before God to bring your child up in the practice of the faith. It's isn't just a once-off. It's you taking on your God-given mission to pass on the faith to the next generation, a faith we "top up" weekly at Holy Mass. For your child's christening you will need: a baby/child, your good selves the parents, a godmother and godfather who are good examples of Catholic living, a candle, a white christening-robe,a heart full of faith, hope, and love, and a dodie! To organize the Baptism, contact Fr. Robert. Times are flexible.

Confession is available anytime on request, or pop in to Fr. Robert before or after Holy Mass to have your halo polished!

Usually arranged in conjunction with the child's school but there's flexibility here.

First Holy Communion dates:

Saturday 27th April 2024 at 11 a.m. in Doolin.

Saturday 4th May 2024 at 11 a.m. in Lisdoonvarna.

A rite of passage in our faith, Confirmation is usually coordinated with the local school. In exceptional situations, with the blessings of Bishop Michael Duignan, Fr. Robert can bestow this sacrament.

‍Confirmation will take place at:
Holy Rosary Church, Doolin at 11 a.m. 11th April 2024

If you are free to do so in the eyes of the Church, you are most welcome to celebrate your wedding in any one of our four churches. Contact Fr. Robert for guidelines.

This Sacrament used to be called the "Last Rites", but now we call it the Sacrament of Healing. Healing comes in many forms. Simply the gift of acceptance can bring great healing. Fr. Robert makes monthly visits to the sick and housebound of the parish where he celebrates this holy Sacrament, along with Holy Communion and Confession, if the sick person wishes it. He's also available to make nursing-home and hospital visits to your loved-ones.

Just because we’re in the 21st century, Jesus hasn’t stopped calling young and not so young men to his holy priesthood. The call to serve the Lord is eternal. Even in our modern times the Lord continues to be beckon the faithful to His service. If you, young or mature, feel this divine calling, consider discussing your vocation with Fr. Robert or with Canon Ian O’Neill, our esteemed diocesan vocations director. The Lord could be calling you.