Katholikentag (Catholic Days) are usually held every other year in alternate cities in Germany and are among the largest and most important social events in Germany and Europe.  They offer an expression of the secular strength and responsibility of the lay people of the Catholic Church in Germany within the context of a festival...

Care for Creation Gathering – Diocese of Kilmore All are warmly invited to a diocesan gathering celebrating Care of Creation initiatives taking place across the Diocese of Kilmore on Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 7:00p.m. in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan H12 E5C7.   Hosted by the Kilmore Care of Creation Group together...

Fr Anthony J. Fagan R.I.P. 1950-2026 It is with deep sadness that the Diocese of Kilmore announces the death of Fr Anthony J. Fagan, a much-loved priest of the diocese whose gentle manner, kindness, and faithful pastoral service touched countless lives over many decades of ministry. Fr Anthony was born on 22 July 1950 in...

  Relics of St. Oliver Plunkett will visit the Conaty Chapel of the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan on Wednesday 3 June 2026.   The relics will arrive at the Centre for a Liturgical Welcome celebrated by Bishop Martin Hayes at 10:00a.m. and will be available for veneration until 10:00p.m. that evening.   Fr Gerald...

Knock Youth Leadership Programme Now Open For Applications Knock Shrine is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the upcoming Knock Youth Leadership Programme, beginning this September. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date of  May 22nd 2026. This two-year, part-time programme is designed for individuals who are interested in, or currently...

Fr Oliver O’Reilly R.I.P. 1947 – 2026 It is with deep regret that the Diocese of Kilmore announces the death of Fr Oliver O’Reilly which occurred peacefully on Saturday 21 March 2026, in the loving care of his family and the staff of the Cherry Ward, James Connolly Hospital and St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin....

Members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered this week for their Spring 2026 General Meeting in Columba Centre of Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  The President of the Conference is Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, and the Vice-President is Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin.  During their meeting, bishops’ concelebrated Mass in Saint Mary’s Oratory, with...

  His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Francis Duffy, to minister simultaneously as Archbishop of Tuam and as Bishop of Killala.  The two Dioceses concerned, united in persona episcopi, will be pastorally administered by one Bishop.  In a statement, Bishop Martin Hayes offered his congratulations to Archbishop Duffy on his new appointment: I wish to congratulate Archbishop...

  Easter is the heart of our faith — a time of great joy and renewal for our parish communities. As we enter into Lent, we begin a journey of spiritual preparation. But we also prepare our parishes and our liturgies to celebrate the great feast of the Resurrection well.    On Saturday, 7th March, a...