The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Former Abbess Mother Marie, presents Mother Fiachra to the Bishop. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Sr Laura, left and Sr Beatrice sing the litany of the Saints.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Sr Beatrice extinquishes the candles.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, (left) St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Former Abbess Mother Marie with Mother Fiachra and Bishop Cullinan
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, (left) St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. With Mother Fiachra are members of her family, Stiofán, Fiona Irwin, Bebhinn Nutty, Luke Coffey, Rosa, Sadhbh and Martin Nutty.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The Abbatical blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Mother Marie, right, former Abbess joins with Mother Fiachra and Bishop Cullinan.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, centre) St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Mother Fiachra is pictured with the community of sisters at St Mary’s Abbey after the blessing.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
Tall order…At the Abbatical Blessing of Mother Fiachra Nutty, 3rd left, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, the only order of Cistercians women in Ireland. The enclosed monastery is located in Glencairn County Waterford. Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Bishop Cullinan officiated at the blessing on Friday 15th August. . Chatting with Mother Fiachra, Sr Laura, St. Mary’s Abbey Glencairn, Bro. Michael, Dominican Order, Fr Rufus Halley, Cistercian Abbey Roscrea. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS/15/08/2025
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Photo shows members of the community from left, Sr Mairghead, Sr Angela, Sr Beatrice, Sr Sarah, Sr Marie, Former Abbess of Glencairn.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
The blessing of the new Abbess Mother Fiachra Nutty, centre) St Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, County Waterford, on the feast of the Assumption, patronal solemnity of the Cistercian Order, Friday 15th August 2025. St Mary’s Abbey is the only Cistercian monastery for women in Ireland. Beside Mother Fiachra, Sr Marie former Abbess and Sr Sarah to the left.
The liturgy and blessing was Presided by Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Most Rev Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan DD on Friday 15th August. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan/FREE PICS
