It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, our beloved Holy Father and shepherd of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis served with remarkable humility, compassion, and dedication to the Gospel of Christ. He inspired the world with his call for mercy, justice, care for the poor, and love for creation. His words and witness touched the hearts of millions, and his passing is a profound loss for the Church and for all people of goodwill.

A Mass will be offered for the repose of Pope Francis in the Cathedral in Mullingar at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 29 April.

We invite all parishioners to keep Pope Francis in your prayers during this time of mourning.

🙏 A Prayer for Pope Francis

God of endless mercy,
You called Your servant, Pope Francis,
to shepherd Your Church with love and humility.
Receive him now into the joy of Your Kingdom.
Grant him the reward of his faithful service,
and let Your perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace, and may we, inspired by his example,
continue to walk in the light of Christ.
Amen.

Let us remain united in prayer and in hope, trusting in the promise of the Resurrection.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.