Care of Creation Live Broadcast Mass – Sunday 6 September 2026   From 1 September to 4 October, Christians around the world will come together to celebrate the Season of Creation, a special time of prayer, reflection and action for our common home. This year’s theme, “Living Water,” is inspired by the beautiful vision...

Statue of St Francis at Ards Friary, Co. Donegal   IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST FRANCIS KILMORE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO ASSISI Tuesday 24 – Sunday 29 November 2026 inclusive Led by Bishop Martin Hayes To mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi (October 3, 1226), Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed...

As we prepare for the renewal of Parish Pastoral Councils in the Diocese of Kilmore this Autumn, we continue our weekly series exploring the role, purpose and importance of the council in the life of our parishes.   YOUR GIFTS MATTER The Parish Pastoral Council depends on people who are willing to listen, reflect, and...

  The dates for Accord Marriage Preparation Courses in the Diocese of Kilmore during 2027 are as follows: Friday 5 February                                      7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 6 February                                10.00am – 5.00pm Friday 9 April                                            7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 10 April                                      10.00am – 5.00pm Friday 8 October                                      7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 9 October                                10.00am – 5.00pm Courses...

As we prepare for the renewal of Parish Pastoral Councils in the Diocese of Kilmore this Autumn, we continue our weekly series exploring the role, purpose and importance of the council in the life of our parishes.   AN INVITATION: In the coming weeks, we will host information evenings about the Parish Pastoral Council. These...

Bishop Martin Hayes celebrated Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim in Cavan on Thursday morning, 13 August 2026, at 10:00a.m. to mark the Optional Memorial of Blessed Michael McGivney.  Father McGivney was a Connecticut priest who served his flock in the Archdiocese of Hartford during the pandemic of 1890, before himself becoming...

  BISHOP MARTIN HAYES’ HOMILY DURING MASS AT THE KILMORE DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK, IRELAND’S INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC AND MARIAN SHRINE – BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF KNOCK – SATURDAY 8 AUGUST 2026 Our Gospel just proclaimed describing the scene of Mary and John the Apostle at the Cross, is depicted in a series of paintings...

  As we prepare for the renewal of Parish Pastoral Council in the Diocese of Kilmore this Autumn, we continue our weekly series exploring the role, purpose and importance of the council in the life of our parish. LOOKING AHEAD This Autumn, Parish Pastoral Councils will be renewed. Some current members will continue in their...