Holy Cross in the News
Our sincere thanks to the local and regional media for their continued support, particularly for their recent coverage of the blessing of the shrine to Saint Carlo Acutis.
Holy Cross Priory
at the heart of Tralee
We are a community of Dominicans and part of the Irish Province of the Order of Preachers (The Dominican Order). Our life revolves around prayer and bringing others into a relationship with Jesus Christ. In light of this, our journey of faith with the people of Tralee has remained almost unchanged since the day we arrived here almost 800 years ago, in 1243
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Shrines of Italy Pilgrimage 2026
The Shrines of Italy National Dominican Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi & Siena takes place 28th September - 5th October 2026.
This 7-night pilgrimage, led by Fr David McGovern OP, includes visits to the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena and the tombs of St. Francis, St. Clare and St. Carlo Acutis.
A joyous blessing of the shrine to St. Carlo
The Knights of Saint Columbanus, the Lay Dominicans, the Kerry Priory Youth Club and the Children's Rosary group were amongst the congregation gathered in Holy Cross for the celebration of Mass and the very special blessing of the new shrine.