Interfaith
Mid-West Interfaith Network
The Mid-West Interfaith Network represents the diverse faith groups in Limerick and its environs including the Catholic, Anglican, Islamic, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Baha’i and Zoroastrian traditions among others.
Bahá'í Gathering
The Bahá'í faith faith was proclaimed by a young Iranian, who called himself The Báb. He said that a messenger would soon arrive from God, who would be the latest in a line of prophets.
Christian (Anglican) - United Diocese of Limerick, Killaloe & Ardfert
Rien Roe
Adare
County Limerick
P:+353 61 396244
www.limerick.anglican.org
The United Diocese of Limerick, Killaloe and Ardfert are members of the world-wide Anglican Communion, a community witnessing to Jesus Christ in all six continents.
Christian (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
n/a
P:
www.lds-church.ie
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are known as Mormons or Latter-day Saints. The church was established in 1820 by Joseph Smith who is regarded as a modern day prophet tasked with restoring the Christian Church.
Christian (Roman Catholic)
Limerick Diocesan Office
Social Service Centre
Henry Street
Limerick
P:+353 61 315856
office@ldo.ie
www.limerickdiocese.org
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Limerick is a 900 year old diocese of about 60 parishes, 18 of which are in the Limerick city area, serving the regions 170,000 Catholics.
Hindu - Vinayaka Temple
Limerick
P:+353 86 8881905
www.ivt.ie
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, and has over 900 million adherents worldwide. The Vinayaka Temple holds functions, prayers and religious occasions for Hindus in Limerick.
Judaism
n/a
P:
vlad@ul.ie
Judaism is one of the oldest of the world's religions. Jews are found around the world, in all colours and ethnic groups, and can be described as a group of people bound by a way of life.
Muslim - Limerick Islamic Cultural Centre and Mosque
Limerick Islamic Cultural Centre
Dooradoyle Road
Limerick
P:+353 61 635151
kmag79@gmail.com
A Mosque and the Limerick Islamic Cultural Centre is located in Dooradoyle. Muslims can attend Friday Prayers and receive Quran Lessons there.
Religious Society of Friends
Southville Gardens
Ballinacurra
Limerick
P:
office@quakers-in-ireland.ie
www.quakers-in-ireland.ie
'The Religious Society of Friends' is the official title. Members first began to be called 'Quakers' soon after the foundation of the Society; this is really a nickname, but is now more commonly used than the official title. The words ‘Friend’ and ‘Quaker’ are interchangeable.
Sikh (Limerick)
Limerick
P:+353 61 357119
pneote@gmail.com
There are Sikh gatherings in various location in Shannon and Limerick.
Sunyata Retreat Centre (Buddhist)
Sunyata Retreat Centre
Sixmilebridge
County Clare
P:+353 61 367073
info@sunyatacentre.com
www.sunyatacentre.org
Sunyata Retreat Centre is nestled into a hill on a beautiful 10-acre property amidst the rolling scenery of East Clare in Western Ireland. The Buddhist Centre offers meditation retreats and courses and welcomes those of all faiths.
Zorastrianism
n/a
P:
vispi.shroff@gmail.com
Zoroastrianism was founded some time before the 6th century BC in Persia (Iran) was formerly among the world’s largest religions. The first religion to follow 'monotheism', the idea of one God, this faith is based on the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra, also called Zoroaster by the Western Civilisation.









