News for All Parishes

Statement of Archbishop Dermot Farrell:

I am very pleased that Pope Francis has appointed Fr Donal Roche as Titular Bishop of Cell Ausaille and Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin.

In light of the rapidly changing needs of the Archdiocese, I asked Pope Francis to consider appointing an Auxiliary Bishop to assist Continue reading...

Added on: 05/03/2024

Go to News Post

The Pastoral area of St Mantan wish to congratulate Fr Donal Roche, former Parish Priest of Wicklow-Rathnew and ‘Kilbride-Barndarrig-Brittas Bay’, who was appointed today by Pope Francis to be an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Dublin assisting Archbishop Dermot Farrell. May the Lord guide him on the journey ahead.

Added on: 05/03/2024

Go to News Post

A service of reflection and prayer on the theme of “Climate Crisis-What can I do?” will take place in St Patrick’s Church Wicklow on Wednesday 13th March at 7.30 PM. The Service is inspired by Laudato Si – On Care for our Common Home – written by Pope Francis. We Continue reading...

Added on: 01/03/2024

Go to News Post

The Family (39th) and Care (40th) Amendments to the Constitution

Voting is a way to show that we care about making society better. In Catholic social teaching, it’s important to take part in the democratic process. The Catholic Church says that everyone should vote responsibly for the common good. (Compendium Continue reading...

Added on: 28/02/2024

Go to News Post

Parents and Guardians who wish to enrol children in to Junior Infants, Primary Age Special Class and Early Intervention Class can download the application form from our school website www.barndarrigns.ie or email barndarrigns@gmail.com and a form will be posted to you during the admissions period. All policies may be Continue reading...

Added on: 16/02/2024

Go to News Post

Congrats to baby Tadhg O ‘Dwyer who was baptised on the 10th February 2024 in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Brittas Bay Co Wicklow. Photo of Baby Tadhg with parents Conor and Sarah and Fr Aquinas Duffy

Added on: 10/02/2024

Go to News Post

St Mantan Pastoral Area

Masses for Ash Wednesday 14th February 2024

St Patrick’s Church Wicklow 8 AM, 10 AM and 7 PM

St Mary’s Barndarrig 10 AM

Holy Rosary Ashford 10 AM

St Joseph’s Glenealy 8 PM

Masses throughout Lent will be the same as the normal weekday mass schedule. Continue reading...

Added on: 09/02/2024

Go to News Post

The link to the Archbishop’s statement regarding Blessings of couples in irregular situations is at

Statement of Archbishop Farrell on the Declaration Fiducia Supplicans | Archdiocese of Dublin (dublindiocese.ie)

Added on: 08/01/2024

Go to News Post

The annual Barndarrig GAA Club and Community Dinner Dance takes place on Saturday 20th January 2024 at 7.30 PM in the Arklow Bay Hotel. Tickets are available from Flemings in Barndarrig or from any committee member.

Added on: 07/01/2024

Go to News Post

Sycamore is a fantastic book that goes through 20 key aspects from the Catechism in a gentle conversation style allowing young people to engage and explore their faith in a new way. For the first time, we will run a gathering based on exploring Sycamore together. The gatherings will Continue reading...

Added on: 04/01/2024

Go to News Post