Pastoral Council

A Parish Pastoral Council was formally established in the parish of Quin-Clooney-Maghera in June 2006.  This is in line with recommendations from the Vatican and the Irish Catholic Hierarchy and reflects changes taking place in the Church worldwide.  The PPC represents a partnership of priests and laypeople sharing responsibility for the pastoral care of the parish and planning for its future.  It exists to provide service and support to individuals and families, and to affirm and encourage other parish groups in their respective ministries.  It is not ‘in charge’ of the parish.  Rather, it will be at the service of the parish taking charge of itself.  Currently, there are 15 laypeople on the PPC and these will obtain training to assist them in their work.  According to a Constitution that the PPC has adopted, each layperson must retire after three years, to make way for new volunteers.

Chairperson: Pamela McGrath Tel: 086 249 3493

Secretary: Rotated

( New for 2024) takes place on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August .

See www.loughderg.org. For information email [email protected] or phone (071) 9861518

3 day pilgrimages begins this weekend and continue until 15th August (13th August last day to begin). Booking advised. Concessions available for students, seniors and groups.

One Day Retreats:

August 17th, 20th, 25th , 26th and 31st.  September 4th, 7th , 10th, 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd.  Quiet Day; Friday 13th September Pilgrim Path : Sunday 8th September

Our Diocesan pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday 7th July . A bus will leave from St Joseph’s Ennis at 9.30am. Ceremonies begin at 2pm with Rosary, 2.30pm anointing of the Sick and 3pm concelebrated Mass at the Basilica followed by Rosary procession and Benediction. Booking to Brigdale Coaches 086-08034092 or [email protected] (preferable) for a seat on the