A prayer for the election of a new Pope may be obtained from the following link: www.kilmorediocese.ie/prayer-for-the-election-of-a-new-pope/?swcfpc=1

  On Friday evening, 25 April 2025, a concelebrated Diocesan Memorial Mass was celebrated in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan for the happy repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis R.I.P. The principal celebrant was Bishop Martin Hayes whose homily on that occasion may be accessed at the following link:...

To mark Earth Day 2025, friends of the earth have stated that the Oireachtas must respond to the climate crisis with the “urgency and commitment it deserves.”  It singled out TDs and Senators who will form part of the upcoming committees as key in ensuring the government takes the action required. The death of his...

Recent issues 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 links: Issue 205 dated 17 April 2025: www.catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=138 Issue 206 dated 24 April 2025: www.catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=139

The homily given by Bishop Martin Hayes at the Memorial Mass for the late Pope Francis R.I.P. held on Friday 25 April 2025 in the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Felim in Cavan may be accessed from the following link:  www.kilmorediocese.ie/bishop-martins-homily-memorial-mass-for-pope-francis-r-i-p/?swcfpc=1

  Bishop Martin’s Statement on the Death of Pope Francis We are saddened by the death of Pope Francis. We give thanks for his strong pastoral leadership in making the Gospel message relevant with warmth and compassion to the whole world.  He drew our attention to the widening gap between rich and poor, the increasing...

  Bishop Martin, Bishop-Emeritus Leo, the priests, deacons, religious and lay people of all ages in the Diocese of Kilmore mourn the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who returned to the House of the Father this (Easter Monday) morning. We pray that Pope Francis who has gone before us marked with the sign...

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...