Easter Message from Bishop Brendan Leahy

Bishop Leahy's Easter message on video is attached.

Happy Easter

We wish our Caherdavin community a very happy and blessed Easter.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2026

Divine Mercy Sunday 2026 falls on April 12, 2026, with key events in Limerick centering around Redemptorist Church Mount St. Alohonsus 

Devotions will begin at 2.30pm & Holy Mass will be celebrated at 4.45pm.  All are welcome.

Drink Tea for MND

IMNDA (Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association) is holding its annual collection this month.  This is a vital fundraiser for the Association and it hopes to raise €150000 to provide assistance to  sufferers and fund vital research. 
Thanks to all who attended our coffee morning on Thursday March 26.  We raised €430 for this great cause.

As of April 2nd €110,000 has been raised with more funds still to

be collected. 

Trocaire Lenten Campaign 2026

Injustice is not invisible

In this Jubilee year of hope, let us bring hope and action to climate justice. May our God, who can move mountains, move all our hearts and minds this Lent to take action for climate justice.”

Trócaire boxes are now available in our church.  A link to Trócaire donation page is also attached.

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This Sunday March 15 we celebrate Mother's Day and wish all our mothers a lovely day celebrating.

A Trocaire member will speak of its work at all weekend masses on March 21/22.  This coincides with the 2026 Lenten Campaign 

A Lenten Pastoral Letter by Bishop Brendan Leahy

Bishop Leahy reflects on Fasting this year.

While fasting is not a central element of the Christian Faith, it has a place and perhaps we need to rediscover its value.

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This week's gospel tells the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well.  She recognises that he is a great prophet and tells the people of her city of her encounter with him

He stayed two days in the city and the Samaritans believed that he was the saviour of the World 

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Today March 1 is first day of meteorological Spring.  Evenings are getting longer and we look forward to summer. 
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. Jesus takes his closest companions to a high mountain where he is transfigured before their eyes. 

Lent 2026

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday February 18

Palm Sunday is on Sunday March 29

Good Friday April 3rd

Easter Sunday April 5th

Details attached of a booklet Sacred Space Lent 2026 published by Irish Messenger.  Price €7.95.  Booklet consists of a reading for each day.

Sacred Space for Lent 2026 continues the tradition of Scripture reading, points of reflection, a weekly topic and six steps of prayer and meditation throughout the Lenten season.

The handy format makes this an ideal portable book to bring with you throughout your day, as it fits snugly into a pocket, backpack or handbag.

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Next week we celebrate the feast of 2 well known saints:

st John de Bosco January 31

St Brigid February 1st which also heralds the start of Spring season.

The mornings and evenings stretch & we look forward to warmer days 

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We celebrate Feast of the Epiphany on Tuesday January 6th. 
We will shortly be holding a public meeting on the future direction of our parish.  We will post more details as soon as date is finalised. 

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This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family.

We wish all our parishioners a very Happy & Peaceful 2026 There is a special mass on Thursday Jan 1st for World Day of Peace. 

Give Mass a try, you won't be disappointed – Bishop Leahy

Speaking ahead of Christmas celebrations, Bishop Brendan Leahy said that if people persevere, they will find that Mass is rewarding, but they will only get from it if they give to it.

Christmas message from Bishop Brendan Leahy

Christmas is a celebration of the Light of Christ in our lives...

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Sunday December 21 is 4th Sunday of Advent

Candle Color: Purple. During this final week of Advent we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son. We reflect on the good news of God's love brought to us from the angel Gabriel.

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The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday, from the  Latin word for "Rejoice," marking a joyful pause in the penitential season as Christmas nears. It's symbolized by lighting the pink/rose candle on the Advent wreath and sometimes wearing rose vestments, signifying hope and that Christ's coming is very near, with readings focusing on joy, healing and the nearness of Hesus arrival

SVP Annual Appeal 2025

SVP Annual Appeal takes place in December each year.

We have a busy conference in our parish.  Requests this year have increased significantly as families struggle with the cost of living.

Link to our page attached if you wish to make an online donation, 

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We celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Monday December 8th

We light the second candle of Advent representing Peace.  
In this season of Advent, we wait for the coming of Peace into our world. We await the birth of Emmanuel, God with us, who comes into our lives in a new way.

Trócaire has a new CEO

Seán Farrell has been appointed the new CEO of Trócaire.

The County Longford native has a career spanning more than 30 years in development including over 20 years with Trócaire, six of those as Director of the International Division.