Kilkenny Parish Union

08/06/2026

The Venerable Katharine Poulton, Archdeacon of Meath and Kildare, and sometime Dean of Ossory, is preparing to attend the ACC in Belfast.

The Revd Canon Katharine Poulton, from the Church of Ireland, is among those preparing to attend ACC-19 in Belfast which will gather Anglicans from around the world to reflect on the theme of ‘Called To One Hope'.

Ordained since 1987, Canon Katharine was the first woman to be ordained deacon in the Church of Ireland. She has served in parishes in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and is currently Rector of a parish on the east coast of Ireland and Archdeacon of Meath and Kildare.

Katharine says she is looking forward to ‘the conversations, both formal and informal which will help us to understand more about the situations in which we live and the Anglican Communion in all its diversity.’

Her prayer is that ‘ACC-19 may be fruitful in discussion and resolution, that people will listen carefully and prayerfully to each other and that the experience in Belfast and beyond will be one that energises and inspires as people return to their home regions and communities.’

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Read more about ACC-19: https://bit.ly/4l401kQ

02/06/2026

The Dean and the Cathedral Choir leading a reflection on psalm 33 as part of the Mothers’ Union 150 psalms for 150 years series.

02/06/2026

Gurteen Diocesan Summer Camp 2026

Bookings are now open for another exciting week of fun, friendship, faith, and adventure at Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary.

Whether you’re joining us for the Junior Camp or the Senior Camp, there will be plenty of opportunities to make new friends, enjoy outdoor activities, develop new skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

📍 Venue: Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary, E53 TP93

Junior Camp

Pupils currently in 3rd, 4th and 5th Class

Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th July 2026
€125

Senior Camp

Students currently in 6th Class up to 3rd Year Post Primary

Monday 6th – Friday 10th July 2026
€195

⚠️ Places are limited, so early booking is advised.

For further information or to book your place, contact:
📧 [email protected]

02/06/2026

Something a little different at St John’s today.

31/05/2026

Today we bid farewell to our curate-assistant and Bishop’s Vicar, the Rev’d William Burke.

Billy was the Celebrant and Preacher at the Choral Eucharist in Saint Canice’s Cathedral this morning. Following the service presentations were made to Billy and his family from the parish and the Mothers’ Union.

The Dean spoke of Billy’s pastoral heart and the way in which he hit the ground running when he arrived in the parish. Billy was sent off with the prayerful best wishes and gratitude of all in the parish and we wish him well!

Billy’s institution to Rathdrum will take place on Friday at 7.30pm in Saint Saviour’s Church.

30/05/2026

28/05/2026

This June, experience the rich tradition of organ music within the magnificent surroundings of St Canice's Cathedral as part of our Summer Organ Recital series. ✨

🎹 June 6 - Catherine Olver
Originally from Belfast and now Professor and Director of Academic Studies for the Royal Marines School of Music, Catherine Olver has performed across the UK and Ireland as both organist and conductor. Her recital career has included performances at venues such as Temple Church, Portsmouth Cathedral and Queen’s College, Oxford.

🎹 June 13 - Dr Harry Meehan
Director of Music at St Canice’s Cathedral, Dr Harry Meehan FRCO will perform works by Alain, Karg-Elert, Elgar, Krebs and Mendelssohn using the cathedral’s historic Bevington Organ and William Drake chamber organ.

🎹 June 20 - David O’Shea
Organist, conductor, lecturer and Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, David O’Shea has performed internationally and is widely recognised for his work in organ and choral music education and research.

Join us for three evenings of exceptional music in one of Ireland’s most historic and atmospheric cathedral settings.

All performances are free entry, find out more: https://bit.ly/4uY92zm

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28/05/2026

The Church's Ministry of Healing: Ireland is running a new online series called God's Compassion; Self-Compassion, which invites everyone to join CMH Ministry Leader, Lydia Monds, as she guides us through gentle practices designed to help develop compassion, instead of criticism, for ourselves.

23/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came along to our Pentecost Messy Church in Saint Canice’s Cathedral and to everyone who set up, led the activities, told the story of Pentecost and provided refreshments!

Come, Holy Spirit!

23/05/2026