LOUGH DERG PILGRIM PATH CAMINO FOR THE YEAR OF VOCATIONS: On Saturday 26 August next, you are invited to walk the Pilgrim Path at Lough Derg (8km) as a prayer for the blessing of vocations to Diocesan priesthood.  Pilgrims will be accompanied by Fr La Flynn & Team.  Weather permitting, Mass will be celebrated at a...

This Sunday, the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Gerry O’Hanlon SJ, member of the National Steering Committee of the Irish Synodal Pathway, shares a story about his formidable nana who had the instinctive sense of faith of the ordinary people; the presence of God in the gentle breeze of a good conscious. Gerry invites...

Most Rev. Martin Hayes, Bishop of Kilmore, announces the following diocesan appointments, effective from 1st September 2023: Very Rev. Fr. John Cusack C.C. Ballinamore-Drumreilly Lower to retire and reside in Lavey.  Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Fagan P.P. Knockbride to retire and reside in Bailieborough.  Very Rev. Fr. Charles O’Gorman P.P. Killeshandra-Arva to be P.P. of...

This week, across Lisbon in Portugal, thousands of young people are gathering in prayer, song and worship. 1600 pilgrims are expected to travel from Ireland to represent their parish and diocese. This festival is led by Pope Francis as he tells all the young people that “Gods hearts beats uniquely for you” As young people...

This Sunday is World Youth Day and many of our young people are currently on pilgrimage in Lisbon, Portugal for this energising moment in the life and mission of God’s Church. The theme this year is “Mary rose and went with haste” (Luke 1:39). Grace McCann from the Diocese of Down and Connor considers this divine...

The Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Wednesday 9 August 2023, the Feast of St Felim, the Patron Saint of the Diocese. Ceremonies will begin at 2pm with the outdoor Stations of the Cross and Rosary Procession. The Celebration of Mass and the Anointing of the Sick will take place at 3pm....

Fr. Patrick (Pat) Farrelly R.I.P. 1949 – 2023   It is with deep regret that the Diocese announces the death of Fr. Patrick (Pat) Farrelly, Priest-in-Residence, Parochial House, Upper Lavey, Co. Cavan, and formerly of Cornaglea, Mullagh, Co. Cavan. + Born 9 June 1949, son of the late Thomas Farrelly and Rose Denning, Cornaglea, Mullagh,...

National Heritage Week 2023 – Guest History Lecture by George Cartwright, well-known Gaelic Games historian, on “John Joe O’Reilly – Cavan’s Millenium Man – One of the finest footballers to come out of St. Patrick’s College, Cavan” in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan H12 E5C7 on Thursday 17 August 2023 at 7:30p.m.  All...

Inspired by LAUDATO SI’ Encyclical Letter written by POPE FRANCIS ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME The earth is a common home for humanity. It is a gift from God. Pope Francis challenges all people to praise and thank God for creation and to work together to safeguard her.  “All of us can cooperate as instruments for the...

Bishop Martin Hayes is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Brady, a native of Belturbet, as Diocesan Support Worker for Priests, on a part-time basis with effect from 1 August 2023.   Jennifer, a nurse by profession, has worked within the HSE and the NHS in Northern Ireland.  She will be available initially to assist retired...