Holycross Solemn Novena is set to get underway this Sunday in the Tipperary village

The annual Holycross Abbey Solemn Novena is back for 2024 where thousands are expected to make the trek to the beautiful Tipperary village in the heart of Munster.

The annual Novena will take place from Sunday 8th to Monday 16th of September: Monday to Saturday sessions at 7am, 10.30am, 4.30pm & 7.30pm (note: 12.30pm session on Sunday 8th and 15th but no 4.30pm).

There will be a Penitential Service on Friday 13th at 7.30pm and Anointing of the Sick on Saturday 14th at 2pm. Blessing of Infants will be held on Sunday 15th at 2.30pm.

Confessions will be heard before during and after each session of the Novena except Sundays when there will be no Confessions.

Remembrance Slips will be available in the Abbey so people can include their deceased loved ones to be remembered at each session.

Pilgrims are encouraged to complete the slips and drop them into the box which will be left hear the Altar for the duration of the Novena.

We welcome all offers of assistance for the Shop, Stewards, Parking, Readers, Eucharistic Ministers etc.. Please contact the Parish Office at 0504-43124 if you can help in any way.