Black Abbey Kilkenny

The Church and Priory of the Most Blessed Trinity, Black Abbey, Kilkenny was founded in 1225. The Black Abbey (deriving its name from the Black Friars, as the Dominicans were called) is the longest original established foundation of all the Irish priories.

In 1349, the community within the priory was badly affected by the outbreak of bubonic plague – known as the Black Death.

In 1558, during the reign of Elizabeth I of England, the property was confiscated by the crown.

From 1642 to 1649, the Black Abbey played a major part in Irish Catholic Confederation. However, this effort did not last long, as the English army under the command of Oliver Cromwell surrounded Kilkenny in a siege and the city finally surrendered.

On Trinity Sunday, 22 May 1864, Black Abbey was reconsecrated, and was opened again as a place of worship.

Church Services

Holy Mass

Daily Mass: 10.30, 1.05pm
Sunday Mass: Sat Vigil: 6.10, 9.00am, 12.00noon, 6.00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday – Friday: 10.00am to 10.25am & 12.40am to 1.00pm
Saturday: 12.00noon to 1.00pm

Monday – Friday: call at the Priory Door (11am to 12noon & 2pm to 4pm)

Reconciliation Service – last Saturday of the month at 11.00am

Prayer of the Church

Morning Prayer 9.50am (Mon-Sat)
Evening Prayer 6.00pm (Mon-Fri)

Daily:   Monday – Saturday: Rosary at 10.10am
Each day – Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary at 3.00pm.

 

First Friday Devotions Holy Hour from 6.30pm to 7.30pm
First Saturday Devotions 1^st Saturday of the Month at both daily Masses with Sacrament of the Sick.
First Sunday Devotions Divine Mercy Chaplet, Rosary & Benediction at 3.00pm.