Religious

Boarders Family Mass 2020

Annual Boarders Family Mass Sunday, 11th October 2020 Our new webcam brought the family Mass to the families of our Boarders last Sunday. In many ways, Covid or not, this is probably the best way to reach the extended Castle Community. Due to restrictions two Masses were required with Fr Cormac celebrating for 3rd and [...]

3rd Year Retreats 2020

3rd Year Retreats Tuesday 6th, Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2020 The 3rd Year Retreats, provided an opportunity for the boys to spend some time in reflection and prayer in our magnificent College Chapel under the direction of Mr Gerry Keegan. “You are unique and special” was the theme. Gerry encouraged each boy through [...]

Reconciliation Services 2020

Reconciliation Services Monday 14th - Friday 18th September 2020 What a joy that the classrooms are buzzing with life again in the College. Blackrock is all about community – coming together in many ways, to work, to reach, to learn, to play, to pray and to forgive. During this past week, the third week of [...]

6th Year Family Mass 2020

6th Year Family Mass Saturday, 19th September 2020 Fr Cormac O’Brolchain reminded those gathered in the College, our 6th and 3rd Year Boarders, President of the Union Mr Stephen Mullen (Class of 1983), Mr Ryan, Mr MacDermott, Mr Mealiffe, Ms Crimmins, Mr Orrock and Mr Madden and those joining us via the College Website that [...]

6th Year Retreats

6th Year Retreats Sunday, 20th September 2020 There was a fantastic response by our 6th Years to their Retreat on Sunday afternoon, 20th September. They turned up in great numbers, 170, for a varied programme which was at the same time challenging, engaging and reaffirming. Our convenors – Fr Larry Behan, Sean Goan, Gerry Keegan, [...]

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 [...]
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