Franciscan Abbey

Mass & Service Times

This church belongs to a religious community — a monastery, friary, convent or retreat centre — rather than to a parish. Many such churches are open to everyone; check with the community before travelling.

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About Franciscan Abbey

Franciscan Abbey dates from 1849. It has a four-bay nave, built of squared limestone under a pitched slate roof. Notable features include a bell tower, stained-glass windows, an internal gallery and an organ.

Architectural details from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, © Government of Ireland, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised by Christianity.ie.

Clergy

• Curate Rev John Gerard Acton
• Curate Rev Anastasius Ezenwata
• Curate Rev Jijo Johney
• Parish Priest, Vicar General Right Rev Monsignor Peter Rabbitte