As tensions escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this prayer to St. Francis of Assisi a timeless intercessor for peace which Pope Leo XIV shared with leaders of the Franciscan order on the beginning of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death in January 2026.…
Welcome to our Parish
We are delighted that you have taken time to visit our website and we hope that it will be of help to you. The parish of Rahan has 3 churches: St Carthage’s Church Killina R35 X078, St Colman’s Church Mucklagh R35 V045 and St Patrick’s Church The Island R35 A021.
The doors of our church are open every day and you are welcome. All who are coming here for many years would like you to know we would be delighted if you would join us for Masses or for prayers. It is God’s House and He is present to meet you when you come in. The Parish website has been set up as a means of reaching out to all, not only our parishioners but also our friends and relatives abroad. The website includes Mass Times, Weekly Newsletter and Contact Details.
We hope that the website will be a means for people to become involved in the life of the parish, both our community and parish groups, and a means of accessing information ALSO regarding participation in the various sacraments of the Church.
Mass Times
St. Carthage's Church, Killina, Rahan
| Sunday | 10:30am |
| Tuesday | 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30pm |
| First Friday | 9:30am |
St. Patrick's Church, The Island, Rahan
| Saturday |
6:00pm (Vigil) Adoration: After Mass on Saturdays |
| First Friday | 6:30pm |
St. Colman's Mucklagh
| Saturday (Vigil) | 7:30pm |
| Sunday |
9:00am 12:00 noon |
| Wednesday | 7:30pm |
| Thursday |
9:00am Adoration: 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Friday |
7:30pm First Friday 7:30pm Mass |
Notices
Nine words or thoughts to reject during Lent –
March 1, 2026
Nine words or thoughts to reject during Lent – They lead to sins which kill the soul Anger: monitor your anger and count how many times you got angry in a day. Repent and ask for help. Lust: How often have I encouraged bad thoughts or actions. Repent and ask for help. Gluttony:…
First Friday Calls
February 25, 2026
First Friday Calls to the sick and housebound will take place on Wednesday in the Island on Thursday in Rahan and on Friday in Mucklagh . If anyone would like a visit in hospital, nursing home or at home please contact either priest
House Masses during Lent
February 25, 2026
House Masses during Lent : An opportunity for family, neighbours and friends to come together to pray and build up a community spirit – no fuss just a cup of tea. If interested in hosting a house Mass for Lent contact Fr. Michael 087 2900844. or Fr Frank 0579378181
A Daily prayer for Lent: —— Lord,I will turn,
February 17, 2026
A Daily prayer for Lent: Lord, I will turn, Turn my face towards you. I will lay before you the desert areas I hide, and turn to soak in your refreshing words of life. I will cast aside the barren, selfish pursuits and turn to rest in the tranquil warmth of your love.…
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