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Mount Argus

St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus

Harold's CrossGothic Revival

This church is still ahead. Its chapter will be written when its visit comes.

§What is known
Built
1878 · J.J. McCarthy (rebuilt)
Style
Gothic Revival
Order
Passionist (CP)
Dedication
St Paul of the Cross

Mass times

Sunday
8:00 AM · 11:00 AM · 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM (Weekday Mass) · 6:15 PM
Monday
10:00 AM (Weekday Mass) · 6:15 PM (Weekday Mass)
Tuesday
10:00 AM (Weekday Mass) · 6:15 PM (Weekday Mass)
Wednesday
10:00 AM (Weekday Mass) · 6:15 PM (Weekday Mass)
Thursday
10:00 AM (Weekday Mass) · 6:15 PM (Weekday Mass)
Friday
10:00 AM (Weekday Mass) · 6:15 PM (Weekday Mass)
§Where
Address
Lower Kimmage Road, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W
Open route ↗ Official website ↗ Return to the map

No photographs yet — the essay appears only after the visit.

§Notes

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

Twin bell towers and gilt statue of St Michael

The 1878 design included twin campanili rising about 110 feet and a large gilt statue of St Michael the Archangel crowning the gable, according to a contemporary architectural description reproduced by Archiseek.

Timeline

  • 1856
    Passionist community established at Mount Argus The Passionist Congregation has had a community at Mount Argus since 1856.
  • 1857
    Charles of Mount Argus arrives at the retreat Charles of Mount Argus was transferred to the newly established retreat at Mount Argus in July 1857.
  • 1878
    Church of St Paul of the Cross completed Architect J.J. McCarthy designed the church and monastery buildings, completed in 1878.
  • 1893
    Death of Charles of Mount Argus Charles of Mount Argus died at St Paul's Retreat, Mount Argus, on 5 January 1893.
  • 1988
    Beatification of Charles of Mount Argus Charles of Mount Argus was beatified on 16 October 1988 by Pope John Paul II.
  • 2007
    Canonisation of Charles of Mount Argus Charles of Mount Argus was canonised on 3 June 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI.
  • 1974
    Parish of Mount Argus constituted The parish of Mount Argus was constituted in 1974.
  • 2021
    Bicentenary holy year at the shrine Pope Francis designated a holy year commemorating the bicentenary of Charles of Mount Argus's birth, running from December 2021 to January 2023, during which pilgrims could gain indulgences at the shrine.

People

  • J.J. McCarthy Architect of the church — James Joseph McCarthy designed the Mount Argus church and adjoining monastery, completed in 1878.
  • Charles of Mount Argus (Charles Houben) (1821 to 1893) Passionist priest venerated at the church — Served at Mount Argus from 1857 until his death in 1893; canonised in 2007; his shrine and tomb are in the church.