Founded 1240; in 1541 church turned into a hospital for the poor. New house built in 1612. The friars, of whom there were only two in 1766, lived mostly in Johnstown, but there were three in 1801. Came to present site in 1830, friary built in 1833 and church completed in 1834, though not opened for several years afterwards due to opposition on the part of the local bishop. The friary was reconstructed in 1928, and the church in 1908, 1930 and was consecrated in 1944.
Local Activities:
Our Friary in Waterford is situated in the centre of the bustling city, beside a busy shopping centre. The Church provides all the usual Church services, with frequent Masses, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and parlour ministry. Among the Church groups there is an active Secular Franciscan fraternity.
The friars are also the official chaplains in Ardkeen hospital, which is a huge hospital within the city area, and serving much of the South-East of the country. One of the friars manages a company which concentrates on providing sheltered housing, not only in Waterford but in other parts of the country, too. Other friars work with the Samaritans, with the Community Games organisation, etc.
The Friary in Waterford is part of a Franciscan fraternity that includes the friars in Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir. The friars in the three houses share responsibilities, and often come together for mutual support and upbuilding. The Guardian for the total community resides in Waterford, with seven other friars
Scheldule of Masses and Devotions: for Lady Lane Waterford
MASS TIMES:
Saturday Vigil: 7:30pm Sunday: 10:15am & 12:15pm
Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil: 7:30 pm Holyday: 10:15am & 12:15pm & 1:05 pm
Weekdays: 10:30pm & 1:05pm
Public Holidays: 1:05 only.
St Anthony's Tuesdays: 10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Our Lady's Saturdays: 1:05 pm
CONFESSIONS:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am - 10:20 am; 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Waterford Regional Hospital
The Roman Catholic Chaplaincy and the Pastoral Care Service is provided by the Franciscan Friars based in The Franciscan Friary, Lady Lane Waterford. We have been nominated bythe Bishop of Waterford and Lismore , Bishop William Lee and are employed by the South Eastern Health Board. We offer a 7 day , 24 hour service to the hospital.
Mass times:
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7:25pm Hospital Oratory
Sunday Morning :
8:15am Hospital Church 10:00am Hospital Church
Weekdays:
10:00am Hospital Church
Lent
10:00am Hospital Church 1:05pm Hospital Oratory ( Monday to Friday )
Communion for Patients: Tuesday, Thursday: Sunday after 10:00 am Mass.
Chaplains Residence Number: 051-842244
Latest News
11 Day National Franciscan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Led By: Fr Bernard Jones O.F.M Commissary of the Holy Land.
To mark the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Franciscan Order a major study of the history of the Irish Franciscans was published in November 2009. Entitled The Irish Franciscans, 1534-1990 (Four Courts Press) the work examines all aspects of the life of the friars and their impact in Ireland and on the Continent.
“Irish Eyes are Smiling” - Charity Album from Fr. Tom Russell OFM in aid of The LARCC Cancer Support Centre. Fr. Tom Russell OFM is an Irish Franciscan working in their well known community at Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. He has recorded a charity album in aid of The LARCC Cancer Support Centre based near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The album, “Irish Eyes Are Smiling”, contains Irish classics such as; My Lagan Love, The Foggy Dew and Roisin Dubh.
Franciscan Friary,