Church of the Assumption
Vicarstown County Laois

R32 N803

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Who we are

Church of the Assumption welcomes Christians and those who seek to connect to Christianity in the Vicarstown area.

We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.

We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.

Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Vicarstown, County Laois by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.

Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.

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Location of worship

Church of the Assumption
Vicarstown
Vicarstown, County Laois R32 N803
Ireland
Phone: 057 864 1665
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Church Pastor

Very Rev. Fr. David Vard
Very Rev. Fr. David Vard
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Vicarstown
Vicarstown, County Laois R32 N803
Ireland
Phone: 057 862 5132
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Church of the Assumption Mass Times

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Saturday: 6:30 PM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally
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8:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally
9:30 AM Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown
10:30 AM St. Michael's, Timahoe
11:30 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally

Monday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally
Tuesday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally
Wednesday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally
Thursday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally
Friday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally

Saturday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally


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Saturday: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Confession is available after all Saturday Masses.

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Church of the Assumption History

A Brief History of the Parish

St. Coleman, who had been educated at Iona under St. Columba, founded a monastery at Oughaval. The Site was later occupied by the parochial church.

A Franciscan monastery was establihsed in the 13th century in Stradbally. In a return of 1731 it is stated: "Stradbally, Fossey, Timmogue: One Mass House, built within ten years. One Schoolmaster, James; Priests: Pat kelly and John Burn, John Burn came latley from France, frequently officiates in the Mass House and in several private houses."

In 1796 Admiral Cosby granted a lease of a site in Cushen's yard for a church.

Fr. George Hume PP 1850-1862 welcomed Presentation Sisters to Stradbally in 1852. The sisters educated the poor and ran a large orphange. They donated the site for the new Church.

Our Churches

Sacred Heart, Stradbally Date of Completion: 1896 Style: Cruciform Architect: William Hague

Church of the Assumption Vicarstown Date of Completion: 1841 Style Cruciform

The Branch of the Grand Canal, through Vicarstown opned in the 1791, and offered transport of goods and comfortable passage for travellers.

The Church of the Assumption is a large, slated, cruciform structure of stone, surmounted by a large stone cross. The front portion facing the gateway to the Church, is un-plastered and consists of regular blocks of cut stone in the wall and corner pillars. The windows are of Gothic design with the largest positioned above entrace doorway.

St. Michael's, Tiamhoe Date of Completion: 1832 Style: Gothic

Timahoe is situated in Fossey, the ancient parochial district, the ruins of its church being to the south-east of the villag. A religious community exosted in Timahoe as late as 1650.

The round tower of Timahoe is built of limstone and the opening are of sandstone. The tower is 96ft in height and 57ft in circumference at the base, and the wall is 4ft thick. Tjere are five stories above the floor level.

Fr. Dowling, who presided over the buidling of the Church, is buried within its walls. The church's stained glass windows are worthy of particular attention.

On a famr in Garryglass, Timahoe, owned by a Mr. Mooney, is a holy well overhung by a Massbush, called St. Corneliu's Well. A member of the Mooney family discovered a chalice there along with what is thought to be the remnants of a timber altar.

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Church of the Assumption FAQs

Question: Where is Church of the Assumption located?
Answer: Church of the Assumption is located at Vicarstown, Vicarstown, County Laois.

Question: Who is Church of the Assumption's pastor?
Answer: Church of the Assumption's pastor is Very Rev. Fr. David Vard.

Question: What time is mass at Church of the Assumption?
Answer: Mass Times Saturday: 6:30 PM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally Sunday: 8:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally 9:30 AM Church of the Assumption, Vicarstown 10:30 AM St. Michael's, Timahoe 11:30 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally Monday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally Tuesday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally Wednesday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally Thursday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally Friday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally Saturday: 10:00 AM Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally Confession Times Saturday: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Confession is available after all Saturday Masses. Please check the calendar for changes.

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Answer: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554325475345

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Answer: https://mcn.live/Camera/sacred-heart-church-stradbally

Question: What is Church of the Assumption's website?
Answer: https://svtparish.ie/

Question: What denominaiton is Church of the Assumption?
Answer: Church of the Assumption belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.

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Church of the Assumption listing was last updated on the 15th of February, 2024
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