Religious

TY Retreat – Do Not Be Afraid

Transition Year Retreat on Teams Wednesday, 6th May 2020 Over 180 boys tuned in, at different times, to the Transition Year Retreat on Teams 10.00 am – noon, Wednesday the 6th May. This was a phenomenal response from the boys as Mr. Madden and his team of Fr. O’Brolchain, Mr. O’Neill, Ms. McGlynn, Mr. O’Reilly, [...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

MOTHER'S DAY PRAYER On Mother's Day... Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. A Message To Say... To our mothers, with us and passed, we express our unconditional love to you on this day [...]

Castle Carol Service 2019

Castle Carol Service Sunday, 8th December 2019 The Boarders welcomed parents, grandparents, siblings, housemasters and staff to the annual Christmas Service last Sunday evening December 8th. The programme of readings and carols shared the true meaning of Christmas with the large congregation who had braved the awful weather, a lot of them traveling a distance [...]

Transition Year Family Mass, Dec 2019

Transition Year Family Mass Sunday, 8th December 2019 There was a massive attendance at last Sunday’s Family Mass as we welcomed both parents and grandparents to our celebration of the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Chief celebrant Fr. Myles Healy C.S.Sp reminded us that we all matter to Jesus, that He values us. “I hope that [...]

Carol Service 2019

Ethos Carol Service 2019 BLACKROCK AT ITS FINEST Tuesday, 3rd December 2019 Fr O’Brolchain urged the boys not to forget God this Christmas. “God our Father is with us and in us”! He told the assembled student body, over 1150 strong, 1st to 6th Year, that they should also find time for their Grandparents and [...]

Mass of Remembrance 2019

Mass of Remembrance Wednesday, 27th November 2019 Chief Celebrant Fr Myles Healy reminded the large congregation at our annual Mass for those who passed away over the year “that they are not lost, they are with God”. It was an excellent liturgy, at the same time moving and comforting, deeply appreciated by all. Stephen Mullin [...]

2nd Year Family Mass 2019

2nd Year Family Mass Saturday, 19th October 2019 Chief Celebrant Fr O’Brolchain was at his inspirational best as he urged the boys to be cheerful, positive and committed, especially to family. It was a lovely Liturgy. Stephen Mullin (Class of 1983) and his wife Marie Rose represented the past. I thank our Cantor Seamus Ennis [...]

Lourdes 2019

Lourdes 2019 We thank 6th Year Students Gerald Boylan, Robert Manning, Tom O’Connor, Eoin O’Farrell and Guy Acton for representing the College on the Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, 4th – 9th September 2019. I thank Mr Sullivan who accompanied them and Mr Madden for their organisation of this opportunity for Christian service. Eoin O’Farrell, [...]

Boarders Family Mass – September 2019

Boarders Family Mass Sunday, 8th September 2019 There was a great turnout at last Sunday’s Family Mass. Castle Director, Mr MacDermott, emphasised the importance of Community – ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ – to the development of a youngster. The Castle is such a community where all must contribute to the common [...]

Commissioning 6th Year Eucharistic Ministers

Commissioning 6th Year Eucharistic Ministers Tuesday, 3rd September 2019 There was a great turnout at last Sunday’s Family Mass. Castle Director, Mr MacDermott, emphasised the importance of Community – ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ – to the development of a youngster. The Castle is such a community where all must contribute to [...]