Fr Eamonn Bredin R.I.P. 1943 – 2025   It is with deep regret that the Diocese of Kilmore announces the death of Fr Eamonn Bredin R.I.P.. + Born 13 December 1943, son of the late Hugh Bredin and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Lisaniska, in the parish of Ballaghameehan, Co. Leitrim + Studied at Glenaniff National School, De...

During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of His life on earth, beginning with His messianic entrance into Jerusalem.  The Lenten season lasts until Holy Thursday, with the Easter Triduum beginning with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.  Palm Sunday of...

Please click on the following link https://laudatosianimators.org/the-program/ to register for the upcoming Laudato Si’ training programme which commences on 30th April.  Closing date for registration ends 16th April 2025.     The course will equip you with the tools to incorporate the spirit of Laudato Si’ into your Care of Creation work / parish communities, on this the...

The latest issue of the Sharing Good News weekly e-zine for parishes and dioceses from the Catholic Communications Office of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference may be accessed from the following link: www.catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=137

  The Chrism Mass is a sacred liturgy that marks the beginning of the Triduum leading to the celebration of Easter. At the Chrism Mass, the bishop blesses the holy oils that will be used throughout the year: * The Oil of Catechumens, used during the Rite of Baptism to strengthen and prepare candidates for...

The latest issue of the Sharing Good News weekly e-zine for parishes and dioceses from the Catholic Communications Office of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference may be accessed from the following link: www.catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=136

  The following statement is published on behalf of Bishop Martin Hayes of Kilmore and Bishop Larry Duffy of Clogher, in the context of abortion services being made available in hospitals in Ireland: As people of faith called to protect the sacredness of human life, we are saddened by the availability of abortion services in...

Kilmore Care of Creation Group wish Canon Mark Lidwill a grace-filled and joyous retirement! The Kilmore Care of Creation Group, Bishop Martin Hayes, Rev. Faith Sithole, Canon Billy Stafford, parishioners and the local and wider community gathered to plant a Crataegus Laevigata / Paul Scarlet native tree on the grounds of Urney Church, Cavan to give thanks for...

Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) is organising a community forest training course to assist communities across the county to create their own small native forest. Cavan Community Forest Initiative is a FREE hands-on training, materials and trees to create your own small community forest. Where: 3 separate training programmes distributed across participating communities When: April 2025 –...

At last,  the longer days and brighter evenings of March are with us. We can get outside more  and  dust  off  the  cobwebs that  have kept  us  grounded  for  the past  few  months. There’s  nothing better to  entice  us to enjoy the outdoors more than the welcoming chorus of birdsong from the many varied species...