Pope St Gregory the Great (540 – 604).

Pope St Gregory the Great (540 – 604) He was born in Rome and followed the career of public service that was usual for the son of an aristocratic family, finally becoming Prefect of the City of Rome, a post he held for some years.He founded a monastery in Rome and some others in Sicily, […]

Third Order – SECULAR FRANCISCAN POPES

Third Order – SECULAR FRANCISCAN POPES through the centuries. The following Supreme Pontiffs are worthy of eternal memory in the annals of the Seraphic Order. They are members of the Franciscan Third Order also known today as Secular Franciscan Order (OFS). (upper pictures left to right) GREGORY IX (pontificate 1227-1241)  So loving of Saint Francis […]

Our new Bishop

Pope Francis has appointed Father Ger Nash, a priest of the Diocese of Killaloe, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Ferns. Firstly, we thank Bishop Denis Brennan for the great work which he has achieved throughout the Diocese of Ferns. His care and attention in developing a programme of child protection in the […]