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Church of the Transfiguration

Clondalkin

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§What is known
Built
Not identified within the research budget.
Order
Spiritan (CSSp)
Dedication
Transfiguration

Mass times

Sunday
10:30 AM · 12:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM (Weekday Mass)
Thursday
10:00 AM (Weekday Mass)
§Where
Address
Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
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§Notes

Fragments gathered while researching this church: stories, curiosities, people and dates.

Foundation stone blessed by a pope

The Archdiocese of Dublin's parish listing states that the foundation stone of the Church of the Transfiguration was blessed by Pope John Paul II during his 1979 visit to Ireland, before being formally laid by Archbishop Dermot Ryan in March 1980.

Timeline

  • 1977
    Parish constituted The parish of Bawnogue was constituted in 1977, separated from Clondalkin.
  • 1979
    Church commissioned; foundation stone blessed by Pope John Paul II The church building was commissioned in May 1979. Its foundation stone was blessed by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Ireland that year.
  • 1980
    Foundation stone laid The foundation stone was laid in March 1980 by Archbishop Dermot Ryan of Dublin.
  • 1988
    Spiritan Order takes over parish ministry The Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) has provided ministry at the parish since 1988.

People

  • Dermot Ryan Archbishop of Dublin who laid the foundation stone — Archbishop Dermot Ryan of Dublin laid the foundation stone of the Church of the Transfiguration in March 1980.