Welcome to Our Lady Queen of Peace, Bray
Welcome to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Bray. We hope you find everything you need but please do not hesitate to contact our Parish Office if you need further assistance.
Celebrating 80 years of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
Opening Mass – Sunday, 11 January 2026 at 12.00 noon
We are delighted to announce the opening of the 80th Anniversary celebrations of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, which will begin with a special Mass at 12.00 noon this Sunday, 11th January 2026.
This Opening Mass coincides with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, a feast that marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry and reveals the mystery of the Trinity. It is a celebration that highlights Jesus’ solidarity with our humanity and reminds each of us of our own baptismal identity – that we are beloved children of God.
This Mass will mark the beginning of a year-long celebration of parish life. Throughout 2026, a variety of events will take place, reflecting the many dimensions of our parish community. These will include exhibitions celebrating our parish history, opportunities for parishioner engagement such as a Summer Community Fun Day, and events linked with national initiatives, including Heritage Week.
The focus of the anniversary celebrations will be to honour and celebrate the unique character of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, particularly in the areas of faith, social justice, welcome, and servant leadership.
Everyone is very welcome to attend the Opening Mass, and we would be delighted if you could join us for this special occasion.
If you have ideas for events, or if you would like to be involved in organising or supporting the anniversary celebrations, please contact the Parish Office.
All are welcome – come and be part of this special year in the life of our parish.
Sacraments
Here, amidst the tranquil embrace of our shared faith, we invite you to explore the profound sacramental journey that binds us together as a community. From the sanctity of Baptism to the solemnity of Matrimony, each sacrament holds the promise of profound transformation and spiritual nourishment.
DIOCESE NEWSLETTER
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GROUPS
Many parishioners contribute to the work of our parish by their participation in a variety of committees and activities.
Bugisi Mission Project
Bugisi parish is in north central Tanzania on the east coast of Africa.
The Parish consists of 35/40 villages with a population of c.50,000 spread over about 50 sq. miles.
Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in Africa. Life expectancy is low and 58% of the population live on less than $1 per day.
The Bugisi Mission Project is run by the order of Our Lady of the Apostles and the parish is administered by the priests of the SMA order. The sisters devote most of their efforts and funds to education, which they believe will eventually break the cycle of poverty.
Over the past 10 years the parishioners and the people of Bray have contributed almost €170,000.
The people of Bugisi are most grateful.
