Welcome to the Parish of Kill, Ardclough & Johnstown, County Kildare
All religious ceremonies in the parish churches of Kill and Ardclough can be viewed online through the webcam with the links below: Webcam – K (Kill) or Webcam – A (Ardclough).
Welcome to our parish website
Parochial House, Kill,
Co. Kildare
Tel: (045) 878008
Mobile: (087) 2727540
Email: admin@killparish.ie
The Season of Advent
On November 29th and 30th we mark the beginning of another Season of Advent. In the closing weeks of this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Church invites us into a sacred pause—four weeks where the lights dim, the prayers deepen, and we begin to listen again for the quiet footsteps of God drawing near.
Advent represents many things: a season of preparation, of waiting, of longing. But at its heart – and most fitting in the Jubilee Year – Advent is a season of hope. This hope is not wishful thinking but is built on the firm foundations of faith. God keeps His promises … His promise to be with us not just on Christmas day but to the end of time.
You are invited to journey with us as we make the journey from a solitary candle lit on the newly blessed Advent Wreath on November 29th to celebrating a new light coming into the world – Emmanuel, Jesus Christ – on Christmas day. Come Lord Jesus. May this Advent season and the approaching Christmas be a time of great blessings and graces in your life.
Keep in touch with this website and the Parish Newsletter for upcoming events.
Fr. Joe O’Neill P.P.
Public Masses and Church opening time
Church Sacraments
Baptisms
Baptisms take place most Saturdays by arrangements/booking with the parish office.
N.B. At least two weeks notice is required
Enrolment Ceremony – Kill Church (2025)
** Saturday October 11th @ 6:30pm
Enrolment Ceremony – Ardclough Church (2025)
** Sunday October 12th @ 9:30am
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First Confession (2026)
** Saturday March 7th – the boys and girls from both Scoil Bhride NS
and St Anne’s NS are invited to come to St Brigid’s Church, Kill
between 9:30am – 11:30am to celebrate their First Confession.
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First Communion Day – Kill Church (2026)
** Saturday May 16th @ 10.00am
** Saturday May 16th @ 12.00 noon
** Saturday May 16th @ 2.00 pm
First Communion Day – Ardclough Church (2026)
** Saturday May 23rd @ 11.00am
** Saturday May 23rd @ 1.00pm
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Enrolment Mass – Kill (2025)
* Saturday, 29 November 2025 @ 6.30p.m.
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Enrolment Mass – Ardclough (2025)
* Sunday, 30 November 2025 @ 9.30a.m.
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Confessions (2026) – Kill Church
* Saturday, 31 January 2026, between 9.30-11.30a.m.
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Service of Light & Pledge (2026)
Kill Church
* Thursday, 26 February 2026 @ 7.00p.m.
Ardclough Church
* Tuesday, 24 February 2026 @ 7.00p.m.
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Confirmation Day
Kill Church, Saturday, 21 March 2026
* Classes – Mr. Locks & Ms. Fraher @ 11.00a.m.
* Classes – Ms. Christian & Ms. Wall @ 1.00p.m.
Ardclough Church, Friday, 20 March 2026
* Class – Ms. O’Connor @ 11.00a.m.
* Class – Ms. Cassells @ 1.00p.m.
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Confirmation 2026
If a coouple wish to marry according to the rites and celebrations of the Catholic Church, please contact Fr Joe O’Neill to discuss and prepare plans for you wedding ceremony.
Regulations state that at least three months notice should be given and a pre-marriage preparation course be undertaken.
Contact Details
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Telephone: 045-878008
Email: admin@killparish.ie
Parish Secretary: Valerie McCarthy
Sacristan (Kill): Anne Marie Kelly
Sacristan (Ardclough): Billy Cullen