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Diocesan Novena in honour of Our Lady of Hope 2025
The programme for the Diocesan Novena in honour of Our Lady of Hope in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim in Cavan from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 5 October 2025 has been published and may be accessed from the following link: www.kilmorediocese.ie/diocesan-novena-in-honour-of-our-lady-of-hope-2025/?swcfpc=1
Mullagh Parish to celebrate Anniversary of Relics Visit
On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October next, the parish of Mullagh will commemorate the first anniversary of the historic event of the arrival of the relics of St Kilian and his companions in the parish last year. Saturday 4 October at 7:00a.m. – St. Kilian’s Way, a 36km walk starts and finishes at...
Season of Creation Celebrations in Cathedral – 7 September 2025
From September 1st to October 4th 2025, the Christian family unites worldwide in prayer and action for Creation. This years’ theme is “Peace with Creation” taken from Isaiah 32:14-18. The prophet Isaiah pictured a desolated earth without peace because of the lack of justice and the broken relationship between God and humankind. Isaiah tells us that...
Bishop Martin’s Invite to join in the Season of Creation 2025
The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since the late Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This year’s theme is “Peace with Creation”, and it is inspired by the passage from Isaiah 32:14-18; “My people will abide in...
New Diocesan Director of Safeguarding & Training
The Diocese of Kilmore wishes to announce the appointment of Ms Ann Brady as Diocesan Director of Safeguarding and Training. with effect from the week beginning 1st September 2025. Sr Suzie Duffy IBVM , former Director of Safeguarding & Training and Designated Liaison Person, is now responsible for Garda Vetting for Parishes and the Diocese.
Diocesan Facilitation Skills Day – Saturday 13 September 2025
Facilitation Skills Day on Saturday 13th September 2025 from 10am to 4.00 pm in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan A day with Jim Deeds from the Diocese of Down & Connor, pastoral worker and leadership skills trainer with 15 years’ experience supporting parishes, dioceses and religious orders across Ireland and beyond. Learn...
Minister of the Word Training
Minister of the Word Training will take place in Glencar Community Centre, Glencar, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 8:00 pm, and The Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Thursday, September 4th, at 8:00 pm. The training is open to all readers — both those already involved and those who are just starting. ...
Diocesan Participation in Knock Youth Leadership Programme
The Knock Youth Leadership Programme was created in response to young people expressing a sense of being lost in their faith after completing school-based religious education. Wanting to offer meaningful support, they set out to help young people explore their faith in a fun, safe, and engaging environment within their own parishes. In partnership...
Return to Nature Presentation at St. Michael’s National School, Glenfarne
On 6th August last, Rebeccah Cogan, Biodiversity Officer for Leitrim County Council, visited St. Michael’s National School, Glenfarne, to deliver an engaging and informative Return to Nature presentation. . The event opened with a reflective and inspiring prayer from Laudato Si’, led by Fr. Oliver Kelly. Rebeccah then addressed the assembled members of the...
