The Oratory, Blanchardstown Centre

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Blanchardstown Oratory is located at the Yellow entrance to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre – a place for a little peace and quiet reflection in the middle of a busy day.

Feel free to drop in at any time, call us, or visit our website www.theoratory.org

CHRISTMAS 2024:

CLOSED from 24th Dec to 29th December inclusive. Reopens 30th Dec at 7am.

Opens daily from 7am to 3pm

Monday to Saturday: Mass at 1pm

Mass intentions:

Tuesday – St Anthony Mass

Wednesday – Padre Pio Mass

Thursday – Mass and Rite II Reconciliation at 12:45pm

Friday – Mass and Blessing of the Sick

Sunday – Mass from Laurel Lodge Parish on the webcam – www.laurellodgeparish.ie

Tel: 01-8200915
Address:
The Oratory,
The Yellow Entrance,
The Blanchardstown Centre,
Dublin 15.

www.theoratory.ie

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Sunday Gospel Reflection

Saturday, 18 January 2025

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Mary visits Elizabeth

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Safeguarding Invitation

Friday, 01 November 2024

We the Capuchin Franciscans would like to renew our invitation to anyone who has been harmed, in any way, by a member of our Order to come forward and report...

Sunday Gospel Reflection – 32nd Sunday

Thursday, 31 October 2024

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Sunday Reflection – 31st Sunday

Thursday, 31 October 2024

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Sunday Reflection

Sunday, 27 October 2024

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Sunday Reflection

Saturday, 28 September 2024

Christian by name and in deed The apostle John had a problem because “a man who was not one of us” was casting out devils in Jesus’ name, so...

Sunday Gospel Reflection

Friday, 20 September 2024

Greatness in Humble Service (Mark 9:30-37) The journey to Calvary has begun but the apostles have not taken to heart what Jesus said about his rejection and death so...

Br Sean Cahill OFM Cap

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

We regret to announce the death of our brother, Sean Cahill, of the Custody of South Africa. Br Sean died after celebrating the 10 a.m. Mass in the Church of...

Br Alexius Healy OFM Cap

Sunday, 08 September 2024

We recently laid to rest Br Alexius Healy ages 97. Alexius was a well-known preacher especially at Parish missions and retreats throughout the country. He died in the excellent...

Sunday Gospel Reflection

Sunday, 08 September 2024

Touching the ears and mouth (Mark 7:31-37) The Gospel this Sunday is the story of Jesus healing the deaf man who had an impediment in his speech. Mark has a...

Sunday Gospel Reflection

Sunday, 21 July 2024

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