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Modification of Parishes – 2026
Process for the Modification of Parishes Ahead of Pentecost 2026, Archbishop Dermot Farrell has released a Pastoral Letter entitled ‘Come, Holy Spirit, Fill Our Hearts with the Fire of Your Love‘ The letter accompanies a new document about the Process of Modification of Parishes for Mission and says: This Pentecost Letter puts before the Diocese…
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Latest News
Parish Latest News & Events Pope Leo XIV Encyclica Magnifica Humanitas On Monday, May 25th 2026, Pope Leo XIV published his first Encyclica, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. The document is below for you to read, along with an introductory video that was shown at the launch.…
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Church Refurbishments
Below you will find the story of the refurbishment of the church in Avoca from fundraising efforts to the reopening. If you have anything to add, particularly photos from the day, please send them on to parishoffice.avoca@gmail.com RE-OPENING CELEBRATIONS After 5 months of work (November 2025 – April 2026), Ss Mary and Patrick Church, Avoca,…
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Crib Competition
Our 2025 Entries! This Christmas season, we invite all parish families to take part in our Christmas Crib Competition! Let’s bring the story of the Nativity to life, at home, together, by creating your own crib scene. Click the images below for full details on what you need to do to enter the competition and…
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Church Repair Works
Ss Mary and PatrickParish Church Avoca Due to repair works outside and insideon the Parish Church Avoca,the church will be closed for 5 months,November to March 2026. As a consequence, all services that would havetaken place in the Parish Church Avocaduring these 5 monthswill now take place in Templerainey. So, as of Sunday 2nd Novemberthe…
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Fundraising Auction
Auction Catalogue
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Jubilee 2025
The parish gathered on Sunday 14th of September to celebrate and mark the Jubilee Year in the Parish of Avoca. Sincerest thanks to all who helped organise, the school for supporting the event, the sound, hospitality, and Prof Muiris O’Sullivan for his excellent input on the history of the parish and the notion of pilgrimage.…
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Volunteering for Lay Ministry
Volunteering for Lay Ministry in the Parish of Avoca Please click on the image to read the letter for the ‘Volunteering for Lay Ministry in the Parish of Avoca’ appeal. You can print the form below and return to the parish, or fill in your expression of interest using the online form. Ministries in the…
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Season of Creation
The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with our Creator and all creation through celebration, conversion, and commitment together. During the Season of Creation, we join our sisters and brothers in the ecumenical family in prayer and action for our common home. The season starts 1 September, the Day of Prayer…
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Christmas Schedule 2025
Parish Schedule Click the image below to view in detail and download the schedule. Partnership Schedule Click on the image below to access the full schedule.
