We are delighted that Public worship resumes from Monday, 10th May and we welcome the return of everyone. Present restrictions issued by HSE and Government: We must keep a social spacing of 2 metres between each person (front, back, left and right). Family members...
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Task force created by Archbishop to aid ‘radical renewal’ of the Diocese of Dublin
A task force composed of clergy, religious and laypeople has been established by Archbishop Dermot Farrell to prepare an assessment of the needs of the people of the Archdiocese of Dublin as they emerge from the Covid crisis. He has done this in recognition of the...
Bishops’ statement on the Covid-19 restrictions in Republic of Ireland
Statement released on the second day of the Spring General Meeting of the Irish Bishops’ Conference On 19 February the four Catholic Archbishops had a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin to continue the dialogue about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives...
Message from Archbishop Dermot Farrell to familes waiting to receive the Sacraments
Please find below the link to a message from Archbishop Dermot Farrell to the parents of children due to receive the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation this year. It expresses to all of us, parents, parish teams and schools the broad approach which is...
Trocáire Lenten Campaign 2021
Trócaire Lenten Campaign: Trócaire’s Lenten campaign for 2021, ‘Until Love Conquers Fear’, tells the stories of two families in South Sudan whose lives have been impacted by conflict. Awut and Ajak are shining examples of resilience, friendship and solidarity. This...
Archbishop Dermot Farrell begins his Ministry in Dublin Diocese.
The installation of Dermot Farrell as Archbishop of Dublin took place on Tuesday 2nd February in St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral at 10.30am. Archbishop Farrell was joined by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and His Excellency Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Apostolic Nuncio to...
Pope Francis proclaims 2021 as the “Year of St Joseph”
Reposted from Vatican News This year, with the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has...
Carols By Candlelight with Mary Flynn and Friends
We are delighted that Mary Flynn and friends performed a Carol Service recently and many people have expressed an interest in seeing the service which was recorded. We are very grateful to Mary and her friends, Teresa O’Donnell, Mary O’Donnell, Susan Dowling and Jon...
130 Years Celebration and Renovation
CELEBRATIONS & RENOVATIONS: As you are now aware our church, St Mochta’s, will celebrate 130 years of faith and worship in this year of 2020 . To preserve the church building we need to carry out Urgent restoration measures involving repairs to the structure of the...
Contacting the Parish Office
The Parish Office: is business as usual, however, the office will be closed to the public. If you have a query, please phone or email June at secretary@stmochtasparish.ie. If you have a query on Baptisms, 1st Holy Communions or Confirmations, please email Mary Greene...