A statement from the Bishops of the Cashel Province
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly; Bishop William Crean; Bishop Brendan Leahy; Bishop Ray Browne; Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan; Bishop Fintan Monaghan; Bishop Fintan Gavin

“Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families.” – Pope John Paul II

A candle of intercession was lit by Bishop Brendan Leahy during St Patrick’s Day Mass in the Redemptorists Church on St Patrick’s Day. Prayers were said at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for those suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic and for those who are on the frontline fighting it.

LIMERICK Redemptorist rector, Fr Seamus Enright said the people of Limerick have invoked the protection of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in times of difficulty for more than 150 years.

17 March (Evening) to 25 March 2020

In these days, beginning on the Evening of St. Patrick’s Day and leading up to the Feast of the Annunciation, we hope that these Novena Prayers may help you to ponder God’s Word, even in the absence of public Mass.

Today, Tuesday 17 March is the Feast of Saint Patrick, Principal Patron of Ireland. Here are some resources for use in parishes.

Monday, 16 March 2020: Bishop Brendan Leahy will launch a special time of prayer tomorrow, St. Patrick’s Day, for the people of the Diocese of Limerick as part of a nationwide Novena in the absence of public Mass.

Attending funerals if not immediate family or very close friend enters realms of recklessness

All public celebration of Masses now cancelled until further notice