Ossory Diocesan Forum

The vision at the heart of the Ossory Diocesan Forum, which was established in 2004, is one of collaborative ministry, where each member of the diocese, priest, religious or lay, is called and enabled to fulfill his or her baptismal role in bringing about the coming of God’s Kingdom. (Forum Constitution 2009)

The Forum is made up of:

  • Parish Pastoral Councils in each parish (PPCs)
  • Three Deanery Pastoral Councils:
    • The Northern Deanery Pastoral Council (NDPC)
    • The Middle Deanery Pastoral Council (MDPC)
    • The Southern Deanery Pastoral Council (SDPC)
  • The Ossory Diocesan Pastoral Council (ODPC) which is the central, coordinating body

These Pastoral Councils work to make the Forum vision a reality in the life of the Diocese.

The office for the Diocesan Forum is located on St Kieran’s College Campus.

Contact:

Sr Helen Maher, Forum Coordinator, Ossory Diocesan Forum, St Kieran’s College, Kilkenny

Telephone: 056 7789714

Email: diocesanforum@ossory.ie

Key Dates

Key Dates

Please note: It may be necessary to reschedule some of the below times and dates. Please check the school website throughout the year for confirmation of the most up to date information.

September
Friday 23rd
Sports Day for all students
Monday 26th
Open Night for Incoming First Years 2023 beginning at 6:30pm
October
Monday 17th - Friday 28th
TY Work Experience
Thursday 27th
6th Year P/T Meeting (4:15-6:45pm)
Friday 28th
Midterm Break Begins at 1pm
November
Monday 7th
School reopens after Mid-Term Break at 8:50am
Thursday 10th
6th Year Careers Information Evening for Parents at 7pm
Thursday 17th
5th Year P/T Meeting (4:15-6:45pm)
Friday 25th
Staff Training Day - No school for students
Monday 28th
JCT Cluster Day - No school for students
December
Thursday 1st
3rd Year P/T meeting (4:15-6:45pm)
Monday 12th
Christmas Exams Begin (Provisional)
Wednesday 21st @1pm
Christmas Holidays Begin
January
Thursday 5th
School reopens after Christmas at 8:50am
Thursday 12th
Subject Choice Meeting for 1st Year Parents
Thursday 19th
1st Year P/T Meeting (4:15-6:45pm)
Thursday 26th
2nd Year P/T Meeting (4:15-6:45pm)
February
Monday 6th
St Brigid's Day (School Closed)
Thursday 9th (7pm)
Subject Choice Meeting for TY Parents
Friday 10th @1pm
Mid-Term Break Begins
Monday 20th
Class resumes after Mid-Term Break (8:50am)
Thursday 23rd
Transition Year P/T meeting (4:15-6:45pm)
March
Saturday 11th
Entrance Assessment Test (9am - 1pm)
Friday 17th
St Patrick's Day (School Closed)
Friday 31st @ 1pm
Easter Holidays Begin
April
Monday 17th @8:50am
School Reopens after Easter Holidays
Thursday 27th @7pm
Third Year Parents Information Evening for TY
May
Monday 1st
Bank Holiday (School Closed)
Tuesday 2nd
Free Day (School Closed)
Monday 23rd
End of Year Awards Night
Monday 29th
Summer Exams Begin (Provisional)
June
Friday 2nd @1pm
Summer Holidays Begin
Wednesday 7th
State Examinations Begin

Latest News

All-Ireland Colleges Champions 2023

Congratulations to the players and mentors , Mr Brian Dowling, Mr Richie Ruth and Mr Michael Walsh on landing the school a record 24th All-Ireland Senior Hurling Colleges Title. A wonderful achievement.

Read More

Quick Links