Bishop Coll welcomes Blessed Statue of the Sacred Heart to Ossory Diocese

Bishop Coll welcomes Blessed Statue of the Sacred Heart to Ossory Diocese

In this Jubilee Year of Hope 2025, the Pilgrim Statue of the Sacred Heart, blessed by Pope Francis on 8th January 2025, as it continues its pilgrimage throughout Ireland, will visit the Diocese of Ossory in July and August. Bishop Coll extends an invitation to all to join with him in the celebration of a Mass of Welcome, on Sunday, 20th July 2025 at 5.30 p.m. in St Mary’s Cathedral.

Sunday, 20th July 2025: Bishop Niall will celebrate a Mass of Welcome at 5.30 p.m. in St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, where the Statue will remain until Sunday, 27th July 2025.

Monday, 28th July – 3rd August 2025: Church of the Sacred Heart, Ferrybank, Waterford.

Monday, 4th – 16th August 2025: Church of the Sacred Heart, Moneenroe, Co. Kilkenny.

Saturday, 16th August 2025: Bishop Niall will celebrate Mass at 6.00 p.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Moneenroe, Clogh, Co. Kilkenny, after which the Statue will leave the Diocese of Ossory.