Some photos from the blessing of the Adoration Chapel and its new altar at St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara, by Bishop Michael Duignan on Saturday 12th November 2022. (Photos by Marian Connolly.)
The altar was bare beforehand in preparation for its anointing.Jack Donohue, sacristan, preparing for the Mass.Dave Hogan played the organ for the Mass.Members of the choir.Maeve Cairney preparing the choir before the Mass.Bishop Michael Duignan blessing the Adoration Chapel.Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora, and Bishop of Clonfert, and Fr Hugh Clifford, Parish Priest.Bishop Michael Duignan and Fr Hugh Clifford.Bishop Michael Duignan giving the homily.Bishop Michael Duignan dedicating the new altar.Pádraig and Seán Collins of Kinvara Wood, who made the new altar for the Adoration Chapel in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara.Sacristans Jack Donohue and Ann Vesey.The cavity in the altar for placing the relic.Bishop Michael Duignan closes the cavity in the altar, into which a relic of St Thérèse of Lisieux was placed.Bishop Michael Duignan anoints the altar.Bishop Michael Duignan incenses the altar.Bishop Michael Duignan celebrating the Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara.Bishop Michael Duignan wit Kinvara parishioners after the Mass.Bishop Michael Duignan with Bina Mitchell, who coordinates the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel at St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara on Thursdays from after the 10am Mass until 7.30pm.Bishop Michael Duignan with Councillor Joe Byrne and Dave Hogan.Bishop Michael Duignan, pictured in St Joseph’s Church, Kinvara.Hilary Sexton, Áine O’Connell, and Maureen Heffernan preparing tea and refreshments for after the Mass.All set up for refreshments after Mass.Parishioners enjoying tea and a chat in the meeting room after the Mass.Jack Donohue, Danny Duffy, and Emily Kilkelly in conversation after Mass.There was an atmosphere of celebration.Bishop Michael spent time meeting parishioners over tea after the Mass.Many thanks to those who kindly organised tea and refreshments after the Mass. They are pictured with the Bishop. (Left to right): Front: Ann Vesey, Bishop Michael Duignan, Áine O’Connell. Back: Marian Connolly, Hilary Sexton, Maureen Heffernan.
