We have updated our website to tell you about our safeguarding policy and practice here in Multyfarnham. You will find a menu option at the top of the page where you can read about this very important topic. Follow the ‘READ MORE’ below to see the introduction from our Guardian, Kieran Cronin OFM, and our Safeguarding Representative, Thérèse Bennett.
News
Athlone Friary to close on January 6 2023
Minister Provincial of the Franciscans in Ireland, Aidan McGrath OFM, announces the closure of the Athlone Friary.
Death of Pat Cogan OFM
The death has been announced of Fr Pat Cogan OFM in Waterford on Wednesday, October 12. Pat was a founder of the social housing agency, Respond, and many tributes have been paid to him.
A webcam visitor, and sister of Fr Diarmaid OFM, receives award in Malaysia
Sr Enda Ryan FMM, sister of Fr Diarmaid OFM of this friary, watches in regularly via our webcam. Read here about the most recent award that she has received in Malaysia for her contribution to girls’ education there.
Latest on the history of Multyfarnham
Our local historian, Paschal, has written the latest instalment on the history of Multyfarnham. This records the the Flight of the Earls and Fr Edmund O'Mullarkey OFM. Click HERE or choose from the menu item 'History' at the top of the page.
Pope Francis Consecrates Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Read and pray the text of the Act of Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as Pope Francis urges all of us to pray for peace in Ukraine. (To return to the Multyfarnham website, just click on the back arrow.)Click on this text for the text...
St Patrick’s Day 2022
On St Patrick's Day, the Abbey Church hosted RTÉ for its national broadcast of Mass for the Feast Day. This Mass was also a Golden Jubilee celebration for the Schola Cantorum of St Finian's College, Mullingar. The Presider and main celebrant for the Mass was Bishop...