Christmas Greetings and blessings from Avila
May this Christmas be very special for you
and may the New Year bring many graces and blessings
to you and all your loved ones.
The Avila Community
With the divinest Word, the Virgin Made pregnant,
down the road Comes walking,
If you’ll grant her A room in your abode.’
St John of the Cross
WELCOME TO AVILA CARMELITE CENTRE
Find Your Peace, Feed Your Soul
A haven of tranquilly and serenity. An opportunity to unwind in a peaceful environment, reconnect with your heart and focus on what matters most in a hectic world. This is the Avila Carmelite Centre, and we encourage you to take advantage of your choice of retreats, bright rooms, and relaxing gardens. No matter your faith or belief system, Avila is an oasis of serenity conveniently located just 2km from Dublin.
Upcoming Events
Keep up with our latest happenings
Our Programme
Choose your personal Avila experience, from Day Retreats to weeks of guided prayer and courses.
Mass Times
You are welcome to join the Community for Mass and Prayer at the following times:
Mass Times
Monday to Friday
6.00 pm followed by Night Prayer
Saturday
12 noon
Sunday
11.30 am
Holy days and Bank Holidays
Timetable as Saturday or Sunday.
However if the Holyday is on a weekday Mass will be at 6pm.
Prayer Times
Monday to Friday
08.00 am : Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
08.30 am : Personal Prayer until 9.00 am
12.50: Midday Prayer
17.00: Evening Prayer followed by Personal Prayer
18.00: Community Mass followed by Night Prayer
Saturday/Sunday
08.30: Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
11.30: Community Mass (Sun.)
12.00: Community Mass (Sat.)
17.30: Evening Prayer
17.45: Personal Prayer
18.30: Night Prayer