Advent Rorate Masses
Join us at Holy Cross Tralee for our candlelight Advent Rorate Masses at 7:30pm on Friday December 5th, 12th & 19th - a beautiful way to help us "Prepare the Way for the Lord".
You may bring your own candlelit lantern with you.
Shrines of Italy Pilgrimage 2026
The Shrines of Italy National Dominican Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi & Siena takes place 28th September - 5th October 2026.
This 7-night pilgrimage, led by Fr David McGovern OP, includes visits to the Sanctuary of St. Catherine of Siena and the tombs of St. Francis, St. Clare and St. Carlo Acutis.
For further details contact michaelgosullivan@gmail.com. Bookings can be made via Marian Pilgrimages on (01) 878 8159.
Monthly Mass in honour of Saint Carlo
Our Monthly Mass in honour of Saint Carlo Acutis takes place on Monday, 17th November 7:30pm at Holy Cross Church Tralee. This month’s celebrant is Fr John Walsh OP, Director of the St. Martin Apostolate. Mass shall be followed by individual blessings with the first-class relic of Saint Carlo.
The artwork is one of several beautiful paintings presented to Holy Cross by pupils of Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee this time last year for the visit of Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo with the relics of now Saint Carlo Acutis.
Early Booking Essential for Lourdes Pilgrimage
The National Dominican Pilgrimage to Lourdes in May 2026, led by Prior Provincial Fr John Harris OP and Fr David McGovern OP, is over half booked.
Early booking is essential if you wish to secure a place on the trip. To book please phone Myriam Tours on 057-9355050 or email info@myriam.ie.
Presentation to the Master of the Order
Prior Fr David McGovern OP made a presentation to the Master of the Order to mark his recent visit to Holy Cross Tralee and his celebration of Mass at Poll an Aifrinn in commemoration of martyred Fr Thaddeus Moriarty OP.
The Master's Celebration of Mass at Poll an Aifrinn
We were honoured to have the Master of the Order Fr Gerard Timoner OP visit Holy Cross Tralee and to have him uniquely celebrate Mass at Killaclohane Wood in commemoration of the martyrdom of Fr Thaddeus Moriarty OP on October 15th 1653.
The sacredness and sereneness of last Sunday's celebration of Mass by the Master were joyfully complemented by our Holy Cross Choir, by the homily delivered by Prior Provincial Fr John Harris OP and by the attendance of a great number of priests, brothers and novices.