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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On the 1st June 1890, the first sod was turned to mark the beginning of the construction of St. Mochta’s Parish Church. In 1890 our parish population was small and intimate when everyone knew everyone. In 2020 we have 6,000 homes and ongoing building that creates a...
This year’s Parish Picnic Funday will be held on Saturday 29th September so gather friends and family for some great summers day fun. Thanks to the generosity of Luttrellstown Castle & Golf Club, St Mochta's Family Funday will be held once again in the grounds of the...