• Owning House formerly Sue Ryder
    For many years Sue Ryder provided care for the elderly in beautiful surrounds in Owning.
    Each person or couple had individual accommodation.
    Residents shared a common dining room for meals.
    This year April 2012 saw the St.John of God Nuns depart Sue Ryder for the last time.
    The Parish had a moving tribute to the Nuns who had ministered for over one hundred years.
  • Templeorum Parish Templeorum in Summer
    This image is taken on a summer's day from the school yard
  • "2004 Tsunami in Phuket
    The Tsunami did untold damage in Phuket and other areas.
    People of Templeorum Parish raised money to purchase two fishing boats.
    Boats meant either life or death for those fisher men and families
    Over 250 thousand lives were lost.
  • Waterford's new Bridge
    The new bridge is the most modern landmark to be seen from around Templeorum village and surrounds .
    It takes traffic from the city to Cork and Rosslare.
    Oficially opened by the then Minister for the Environment Mr. Martin Cullen.
    A product of public and private partnership. This is a Tolled road.
  • Temleorum and Corbally Hill
    Corbally Hill overlooks Templeorum and the Suir Valley .
    Taken from Templeorum School.
    Communication Masts send signals from ESB, TV, Broadband, etc.
  • Fiddown Wooden Bridge
    Built to take workers to the Tannery in Portlaw.
    It was a "Toll Bridge". Became dangerous with passing time.
  • Tybroughney Stones
    Tybroughney Stones in the Garaveyard in Tybroughney.
    Maintained by interested people of Tybroughney.
    Old graveyard cleared up in recent years.
    Adjacent to "Tybroughney Castle" which is open to the public once a year.
  • Unity Singers Kilkenny
    The "Unity Singers" and "American University Singers" performing in Piltown Church at a concert.
    There is an annual Church concert bringing the best in musical talent together.
  • Sunset over the Suir
    Sunset over the Suir from "Fiddown Bridge".
  • Fiddown Bridge
    Replacement bridge at Fiddown.
    No "Toll" on this bridge.
    Oficially opened by the then Minister for the Environment.
    Gateway to Waterford.

Welcome To Templeorum Parish Co. Kilkenny

Sacraments in Templeorum Parish:

The Sacraments are the core of Catholic Christian life and each provides sustenance for the seven stages of life from the womb to the tomb.

Baptism:

The initiation Sacrament gives the newborn or mature person the gifts of the Holy Spirit. To make arrangements ring 051 643112 or alternatively contact the baptismal Team at 051 643252

Penance or Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Look the Calendar for details of First Confession and dates.

Penetintial Services:

Lent: March 27th

Service of Light: November 23rd.

Christmas: December  4th.

Confirmation:
See Calendar and Information for details.

Eucharistic:
More information on the Calendar and First Communion team. 
Piltown: 12th May
Owning: 19th May
Templeorum: 26th May

Marriage: Three months notice is required from Church and State

Sacrament of the sick:

Formerly known as "Extreme Unction or anointing of the sick"

First Communion Team:

Help families in preparation for First Communion and First Confession

Ordination: Holy Orders where you men are consecrated to serve as priests of the Catholic Church.

Ministers of the Eucharist

Readers Piltown

Mary Walsh , Power Villas
Mary Walsh, The Orchard
Brenda McNamara
Pat Burke
Sharon O'Brien
Siobhán Burchill
Charlene Norris
Nicole Grace
Seán Hickey
Marie McGowan
Chloe Commins
Ann Norris
Seamus Norris
Joey O'Shea

Readers  Templeorum Church:

Liam Ryan
John McNamara
Mary Walsh
Eileen Durney
Kay Kelly
Gavin Crowley
Ursula Kenny
Fionnola Quin

Confirmation Team:

Team help families and children to prepare for the the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Collectors : Piltown: Ned Walsh, Philip Walsh, Joe Falconer, Eddie Blackmore, Seamus Walsh, Dan Dineen , Donal McCarthy: