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Solidarity with Ukraine

The Irish Redemptorists like so many other citizens and groups are deeply perplexed by the unfolding tragedy being inflicted on the Ukrainian population as the Ukraine courageously defends itself from an inexplicable war unleashed by Russia. The Redemptorists in the Ukraine are immersed in local communities and have opened their houses and churches as sanctuaries […]

Statement on Esker Monastery

It is with immense regret and after lengthy consideration that we must announce a decision to bring our mission at Esker Monastery to a close. The Redemptorists first came to Esker in 1901 and since then have experienced and valued immense support from the people of the locality and beyond. We appointed independent consultants to […]

Joyful 100th Birthday Celebrations!

Congratulations to Fr. Tony Mulvey who celebrated his 100th birthday in St. Patrick’s Esker on Sunday 30th January. Fr. Tony originally from Ballinaglera, Co.Leitrim, is the first Irish Redemptorist to reach 100 – what a wonderful achievement!       

Ordination of Fr. Ryan Holovlasky C.Ss.R

       On Sunday September 5th, Fr Ryan Holovlasky C.Ss.R was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Eamon Martin in St. Joseph’s Monastery Dundalk. This was a significant milestone in the life and Ministry of Fr Ryan. It was also a day of great joy for the Irish Redemptorists and the wider Redemptorist family. Please […]

Recently Deceased

Fr. George Wadding C.Ss.R.  1936 – 2021 Fr. George Wadding was born in Waterford City on 30th July 1936. He was the twelfth of thirteen children and is predeceased by his parents and his eleven older siblings.  He attended our Juvenate in Limerick for his secondary schooling. In 1953 he entered the novitiate in Esker […]

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Recently Deceased

Fr  James Murphy C.Ss.R died on Wednesday 31st March 2021, in The Milford Care Centre, Limerick Fr. Jim Murphy, a twin, was born in New Jersey, U.S.A. His mother died in childbirth and his father later remarried. The family returned to Ireland and settled in Adare, Co. Limerick. Following his secondary education at our Juvenate […]

Br. Ryan Holovlasky Ordination to the Deaconate

Brother Ryan Holovlosky C.Ss.R  was ordained to the Deaconate in Clonard Monastery on 21st March 2021. Pictured after the ceremony in Clonard are (L to R)   Fr. Ciaran O’Callaghan C.Ss.R., Bishop Noel Treanor, Bishop of Down and Connor, Bro. Ryan Holovlosky C.Ss.R and Fr. Peter Burns C.Ss.R, Rector of Clonard

Br. Ryan Holovlasky Ordination to the Order of Deacon

Join us online for the ordination of Br. Ryan to the Order of Deacon by Bishop Noel Traynor during the 11am Eucharist. Please keep Br Ryan in your prayers as he makes his final preparations towards priesthood https://www.clonard.com/web-cam  

Br. Ryan Holovlasky – Perpetual Vows