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By supporting Trócaire at Lent, you help ensure that families in developing countries can earn an income and have enough to eat, you help communities rebuild their lives after disasters and conflict, and you defend the rights of people under threat.

“My name is Amos. I was born on the 6th of October 2004. My favourite game is football. My favourite player is Diego Costa. I make my own football.”

Portrait of Amos, 11, from Kenya

Amos is 11 and lives in Tharaka Nithi, Kenya.

In previous years, Amos and his family were able to support themselves from …

Come and join Pope Francis and Young People from all over Kildare & Leighlin for this life changing pilgrimage. Dates: 24th – 31st July 2016 Cost: €595.00 (subject to change). To book your place contact Donna at Tully’s Travel, Carlow 059 913 6100. For more information contact Cathriona or Robert 059 [...]

A few years ago I was visiting a primary school on a Friday afternoon. The principal was there with two little girls, they were no more than about seven or eight. It was quite obvious that they were after having a major falling out with one another and the principal was using her experience and [...]

The parishioners of Naas, Sallins, and Two Mile House, and the wider community thank God for the life and ministry of Fr Moling, who died on Sunday, June 15th, RIP. He is buried in the grounds of the Church of Our Lady and St David. We prayerfully and gratefully commend him, through Mary, into the hands of the Lord he served so faithfully here for 30 years.

The Priests of the Parishes together with his family would like to sincerely thank all who cared for or ministered to him, in any way, during his latter years.

AR DHEIS DE GO RAIBH A ANAM DILIS

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Some Pastoral Thoughts on the Referendum on Marriage.

As I make my Confirmation visits these days, many priests and people ask for some guidance or direction in relation to the upcoming referendum. I know this referendum on marriage is a complex and sensitive topic. Therefore I feel that, as your bishop, I cannot in good conscience neglect to address this issue; I pray my words will in no way offend or hurt anyone. That is certainly not my intention.

In my own reading and reflection on this issue, I came across the text of the following letter, written by Pope Francis in the days when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Argentina then was faced with the same debate with which …

An online version of the current questionnaire regarding the mission of the family in the Church and the contemporary world is now available for use.

Submissions will be made anonomously and will be complied by the communications committee. A report of all submissions will then be forwarded to Bishop’s house.

To visit the online questionnaire, please click here.

Spirit of Kandle is a Diocesan Choir established in 2012 for young people (13 years and over). They sing spiritual and contemporary music. During the month of April they will stage three concerts around the diocese. Rehearsals begin soon. Contact Caroline Quinn at 087 793 6771. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, [...]

John Paul II Awards Congratulations to the 30 young people of Naas, Sallins and Two Mile House who received their Pope John Paul II awards from Bishop Denis Nulty on Friday evening last. One Silver, 27 Gold and Two Papal Cross awards were made. The Parish is very proud of you for you have truly [...]

Advent Nights for Young Adults aged 18-30years. As we journey through the Season of Advent take some time out and join our ‘Advent Nights’ for three evenings of reflection and prayer and quiet music at The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane on Friday 28th November,  Friday 5th December and  Friday 12th December from 8pm—9pm followed by Tea/Coffee. Hope you can join us!

Following consultation with the Parish Team, Pastoral Council, and Ministry Coordinators, the following Mass times will operate in Naas Parish from Sunday 5th October 2014:

NAAS PARISH CHURCH: Church of Our Lady and St David: 9am, 11am and 6pm
(9am Mass replaces both the 8.30 and 10 Masses).

BALLYCANE CHURCH: Church of the Irish Martyrs:   10.30am and 12noon.

All other Saturday evening and Sunday Mass times, in Naas, Sallins and Two Mile House remain unchanged. Ministers will be notified of roster adjustments and the main choirs will sing at the 10.30am and 11 am Masses.  READ MORE From Fr John

In July Pope Francis suggested the following 10 ‘SECRETS’ for a happy and fulfilling life. We offer them for your reflection and suggest you pick one or two at a time and work on them for yourself and your family between now and Christmas, in light of each Sunday’s Mass Readings. You are welcome to [...]

Celebrate National Play Day on Saturday 21st September 12-5pm at Áras Chill Dara, Newbridge Road, Naas. Play Activities Indoors and Outdoors for all the Family for FREE! Inside you can get up close and personal with reptiles, snakes and other creepy crawlies. Find out about World War 1 with an inter‐active hands‐on display suitable for all ages.  See how bees make honey or learn about computer programming.  Be whisked off to an imaginary world through story telling.  Learn how to catch a criminal with the Garda Crime Scene Investigation Unit.   Outdoors you can improve your soccer and GAA skills, learn about sand sculptures, meet the army and fire brigade. If that’s not enough you can finish the day off on the bouncy castles or get your face painted.   All this and much more for free

There will be lots of fun for all the family. The events are free and open to all. Come along and enjoy a great family day out. Supported by Kildare County Council.

The John Paul II Award Programme has been running in our diocese for a number of years. The award helps young people get involved in the life of their local parish and community. It is for those in senior cycle or for school leavers aged 16 and over.

Through the award the teenagers will have the opportunity to get involved in various events, activities, ministry, training and trips over the year ahead.  Those who sign up are committing to work voluntary in their local parish and community for the year. Over the last 4 years we’ve had over 1000 young people from the diocese participating in the awards.

We are inviting young people to sign up for Year 6 of the Pope John Paul II Award. Those who sign up are committing to work voluntary in their local parish and community for the year. Over the last 5 years we’ve had over 1,300 young people from the diocese participating in the awards. Anyone interested can apply to take part by downloading an application form. The closing date for applications is 7th November 2014. Completed application forms should be forwarded to: Cathriona Kelly, Faith Development Services, Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street, Carlow.

If you are looking for an altogether different experience this summer you can find yourself on The Way. For the first time we are organising a youth pilgrimage for those aged between 16 and 35 to walk along the final stage of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela or the Way of St. James this [...]

Our Parish website provides information on varied activities. In our bid to continue reaching out to all, and in an effort to embrace the new world of social media, we continue to promote our parish Facebook page and Twitter account, both of which are also updated frequently. We invite you to make use of these accounts. Why not Like or Follow? Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/naasparish – Parish Twitter Account: @naasparish