Next year's National Dominican Pilgrimage to Lourdes is scheduled for 22nd - 27th May 2026. Spiritual Directors Prior Provincial Fr John Harris OP and Fr David McGovern OP will lead this 5-night pilgrimage next summer. Bookings can be made by calling Myriam Tours on (057) 9355050 or emailing info@myriam.ie. For further details click Read More below.
Some members of our Children's Rosary group were live on Radio Maria Ireland at lunchtime on Saturday 23rd August, praying the Glorious Mysteries. The children included prayers to Blessed Pier Giorgio and Blessed Carlo in honour of their upcoming canonisations on September 7th. A wonderful occasion for the children, with a further opportunity later in the autumn.
As it was a live broadcast, it didn't involve all members of the group. But the monthly Children's Rosary, open to all children up to the age 14, takes place again this coming Tuesday evening August 26th at 6:15pm. The group is encouraging families to return again this month, and to invite a family to join them. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
In honour of the canonisations by Pope Leo of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Acutis on September 7th in Rome, two events shall take place in Holy Cross. Before the usual Sunday noon Mass, our Children's Rosary group shall meet at 11:15am at the altar of Our Lady of Fatima to pray the Rosary, and also say special prayers to the newly canonised saints. Click the READ MORE link to read these beautiful prayers. Also, at 3pm, the first Sunday of the month's Holy Hour will be dedicated to Pier Giorgio and Carlo. In celebrating their sainthood, we are reminded of God's goodness and glory.
Details: Sunday 7th September, 11:15am Children's Rosary & 3pm Holy Hour
Our next monthly Mass in honour of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be celebrated by Fr Fabio Alexis Sánchez OP of the Columbian Dominican Province. Fr Fabio spent last summer in Holy Cross studying English. We are looking forward to welcoming him back again. Mass shall be followed by individual blessings with the relics.
Mass details: 7:30pm Monday 18th August 2025
Bishop Ray Browne concelebrated High Mass with Fr Antony Jukes OFM and Fr David on Sunday 10th August, the liturgical celebration of the Feast of Saint Dominic.
This autumn, come sing with us at our two-day workshop and rediscover the richness of the Catholic faith through the timeless beauty of music. Presented by Fr Łukasz Miśko OP, this spiritually uplifting event will raise hearts and voices in song to the Lord.
Workshop dates: 27th & 28th September 2025