First Holy Communion – Enrolment Ceremony for all Schools takes place on Sunday, 27th September in St. Patrick’s Church, Rathvilly at 11.00 a.m. Mass.
Confirmation – Enrolment for Rathvilly School takes place on Sunday, 4th October at 11.00 a.m. Mass.
Pastoral Letter – August 2026
Dear friends, I am writing this Pastoral Letter in response to the new reality that now
faces us in Kildare and Leighlin Diocese. The decline in the number of priests, as some
are recalled by their own orders or returned to their own dioceses, continues to present
| KILTEGAN MASS SCHEDULE | 1 July – 31 December 2026 | |||
| HOLY DAY | SUNDAY | SATURDAY | CHURCH | Mass time |
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| 05/07/2026 | Talbotstown | …|||
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Matthew 21:33-43 The fruits of the Kingdon
Jesus is in the Temple, addressing the chief priests and elders who are questioning his authority. With his parable of the wicked tenants, he issues a rebuke and a challenge to these religious leaders who believe they alone have authority. The tenants in the parable are not…
I am delighted to announce today that Pope Francis has honoured Fr John McEvoy, Parish Priest of Rathvilly and Vice President of Carlow College St Patricks, appointing him as a “Chaplain to…
We congratulate Liam Dunne, Carlow who will be ordained a Permanent Deacon this Saturday, 12th December by Bishop Denis Nulty in Carlow Cathedral at 3 p.m. Liam will join Rathvilly Kiltegan Parish Team from next weekend.
The Permanent Diaconate
The Diaconate is an ordained ministry which is rooted in scripture. Chapter 6 of the…