Newsletter 181026 Mission Sunday

The theme for World Mission Sunday 2026 is “One in Christ, United in mission.

It marks the 100th anniversary (centenary) of World Mission Sunday, which was established in 1926 by Pope Pius XI.

Bishop Leahy calls on people and parishes to think Community

Bishop of Limerick Brendan ​Leahy has ​called on ​people ​across ​the Diocese ​of ​Limerick ​to ​work together ​in their parishes and communities for the ​common ​good, ​saying ​that great things can ​happen ​when people unite around ​a shared ​purpose.

Full statement attached.

Parish Consultation Report 2026

Limerick, 14 June 2026 - Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy has published the findings of an extensive diocesan consultation process, describing the report as both a source of hope and a clear call to action as the Diocese seeks to meet challenges around clergy numbers, volunteer capacity and parish sustainability.

Bishop Brendan will have reports on each parish outcomes printed  soon and they should be available for distribution by Christmas. 

October 11th is Prisoner Sunday

“Lord, you offer freedom to all people. We pray for those in prison… Help us to for-give one another, to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly together with Christ… Amen.”

October is Mission Month

"Reaching The Lost For Christ"

The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the LORD of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest. Luke 10:2

Newsletter 270926

Our parish participated in the diocesan consultation process last March.  If you were at the meeting, you are invited to attend the Diocesan Assembly gathering on next Saturday October 3rd.

Please contact our Sacristan Ann Marie at christthekingcaherdavin@gmail.com if you wish to attend or require further information. 

Newsletter 200926

Coffee Mornings resume next Thursday September 24th.  
Thursday's coffee is in aid of Milford Hospice.

Venue Boy Scouts Hall

Time 10.30 approx (after 10am mass in church) 

Is God calling you

You are warmly invited to come and explore the Catholic faith.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic.

Details are on the attached poster 

The Vocation Society of St Joseph

The Vocation Society of St.Joseph held their Cashel Provincial Congress on Saturday 5th September at the South Court Hotel Raheen Limerick. 
A report by our Caherdavin members is attached.

A.B.C. For mental health Green Ribbon month

Details of Shine's Green Ribbon programmes for September 2026 are attached.

This year's theme, Ireland in Conversation, puts conversation, connection and lived experience at the heart of Green Ribbon.

World Suicide Prevention day is September 10th and there will be a candlelit vigil in Arthur's Quay commencing 7.30pm

There are a series of lectures and events in Limerick for the month 
 

https://www.shine.ie/advocacy/green-ribbon-campaign#Green-Ribbon-Order-Form

Newsletter 130926

We said farewell on Thursday 10th to Colman Lally, our CE worker for the last 14 years.

Colman was very proud of his position and took on extra work without hesitation when asked to do so.  We will miss him.

We wish him a long and happy retirement. 

Newsletter 060926

On Tuesday September 8 we celebrate the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

"If we tried to imagine a creature given to us
as the Mother of Our Saviour,
I do not expect that we could have imagined one
as good and kind, sweet and loving, and perfect
in every manner, as the Most Holy Mother, Mary. 

On her birthday, we particularly remember Mary
in her babyhood under the title of Maria Bambina "

~ Dom Prosper Gueranger~

Newsletter 300826

We celebrate World Day of Prayer for Creation on Tuesday September 1st.  It is more poignant this year with the landslides in Nepal and Tibet causing severe destruction.  It is claimed that climate change had a big part to play in this disaster. 

Newsletter 23/08/2026

This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Queenship of Mary.

As Saint Paul suggests in Romans 8:28–30, God has predestined human beings from all eternity to share the image of his Son. All the more was Mary predestined to be the mother of Jesus. As Jesus was to be king of all creation, Mary, in dependence on Jesus, was to be queen.

Congratulations to all our young parishioners who received their Leaving Cert results on Friday Aug 21.  We wish them the very best as they plan their future paths.

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS
POPE LEO XIV
FOR THE 11th WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
FOR THE CARE OF CREATION 2026

[1st of September 2026]
 

Pope Leo's message is attached

Source: Vatican News 

Newsletter 160826

This week is a very important one for our Leaving Certificate students with the results being published on Friday 21st

We wish them the very best and hope they get the results they desire. 

National Novena to our Lady of Knock

The National Novena to our Lady of Knock takes place August 13 - 21.  The theme for this year is "Sheltered in God's Love"

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Knock Basilica.

Newsletter 090826

We celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday August 15th.  There will be a vigil mass on Friday 14th at 6.30pm and Saturday morning mass is at 10.00am. 
Mass will be held at Barrigone Holy Well at 3pm on Saturday 15th. 

Newsletter 020826

This week we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration on Thursday August 6th.

Newsletter 260726

Congratulations to Mayo on winning the All Ireland Football Final in Croke Park Dublin on Sunday July 26.  It ended a long wait of 75 years. 
Grandparents Day 2026 is celebrated on Sunday, July 26, 2026, which aligns with the global Catholic World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly and coincides with the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne.  We congratulate & honour the grandparents among our community