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Celebrating Christmas Across the Diocese
For Unto us a Child is Born. Unto us a Son is Given.
The story of the Nativity, recounts the miraculous birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, that moment when hope entered the world. Parishes across the diocese take great pride and joy in the tradition of erecting the crib at this time of year and invest time and energy in creating stunning depictions of the manger scene which captivates the imagination of people of all ages. As we prepare to celebrate the Jubilee Year of 2025 – a Holy Year of Hope, parishes submitted photographs of the cribs erected in their local churches.
May Mary, Mother of Hope, draw us closer to the Mystery of the Incarnation – the Word made flesh - who dwelt amongst us.
Navan Parish
Christ has been born for us:
come, let us adore him.
Enfield-Rathmolyon Parish
St. Michael's Church, Rathmolyon
Parish Ourdoor Crib
Church of the Assumption, Jordanstown
The angel said to the shepherds: 'I bring you news of great joy: today the Saviour of the world has been forn to you. Alleluia.'
Carnaross-Mullaghea Parish
Parochial House, Carnaross
Church of St. Ciarán, Carnaross
'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those who enjoy His favour'.
(Lk. 2:14)
Church of St. Ciarán, Carnaross
Carnaross National School
Kilcloon-Batterstown Parish
'For unto us a child is born'. (Is. 9:6)
Church of the Assumption, Batterstown
Coole-Whitehall Parish
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole
Church of St. John the Baptist, Whitehall
'O come, O come, Thou Rod of Jesse'
Clara-Horseleap Parish
'Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son' (Is. 7:14)
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Church of St. Brigid, Clara
Dysart-Loughnavalley Parish
Silent night, holy night
All is calm,
all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Church of St. Patrick, Dysart
Church of the Assumption, Loughnavalley
Tubberclair/Glasson Parish
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Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair
Dunshaughlin-Culmullen Parish
Roadside Crib, Dunshaughlin
Mullingar Parish
Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar
Kilskyre-BallinloughParish
Church of the Assumption, Ballinlough
Church of St. Alphonsus Liuori, Kilskyre
Castlepollard Parish
Blessing Crib - Square in Castlepollard
Church of St. Michael, Castlepollard
Trim Parish
"What child is this,
Who, laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthem sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
This, this is Christ the King,
The Babe, the Son of Mary."
St. Patrick's Church, Trim