Dear Parishioners,
After prayerful discernment and consultation with our Parish Pastoral Council, I have decided to suspend the celebration of Mass on Wednesday mornings in the parish, from the week beginning Monday, September 7ᵗʰ, 2026.
In deciding which weekday Mass to suspend, I have chosen Wednesday because the Wednesday morning Mass appears generally to be attended by fewer
At this time, we remember with gratitude the sick and retired priests of our Archdiocese.
For many years, they have served God’s people faithfully — celebrating Mass, baptising, marrying, comforting, preaching and walking with their parish communities. Some, even in retirement, continue to help in our parishes; others now live in nursing homes or are unable to minister because of
The Parish of Dunleer is delighted to participate in **Return to Nature 2030**, an initiative of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, as part of the Church’s ongoing commitment to caring for our common home.
As part of this initiative, we will be allowing some areas of our parish estate — including parts of the grounds at the Parochial House
All are welcome to our annual parish picnic! A special invitation is extended to our children who celebrated their First Holy Communion and Confirmation this year – come well dressed ! 
A selection of Mass cards for various occasions (death, first anniversary of death, illness, ‘Thinking of You’, birthday, ‘Thank You’, general Mass bouquets, etc.) are now available from the parish office during office opening times. Parish office opening times are Mon, Wed, Fri 10am – 12 noon, and Tuesday 5-7pm.
