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National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick 2023

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Bishop Martin offers this Sunday’s Synodal Reflection

This Sunday, Bishop Martin Hayes from the Diocese of Kilmore contemplates how Jeremiah, reassured by God’s love, was eventually able to reveal a covenant between God and our ancestors in faith. As Jeremiah was sustained by God’s love, so Jesus came amongst us to assure each one of us, “Why, every hair on our head has been...

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Bishop Martin congratulates priests on their significant anniversaries

  Congratulations to the following priests of Kilmore Diocese who celebrate significant anniversaries of their Ordination to Priesthood in these days of June 2023.    60th Anniversary Fr. John Cusack C.C., Oughteragh & Drumreilly Lower (Ballinamore) Fr. Donald Hannon, retired.    55th Anniversary Fr. Phil Brady, retired.    50th Anniversary Fr. John McTiernan, Adm. Annagh (Belturbet) Fr....

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ECI Climate Justice Candle Visits Cathedral in Cavan

Bishop Martin Hayes and the Kilmore Care of Creation Group were delighted to host the Eco-Congregation Ireland Climate Justice Candle during the week of the eight anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Care for Our Common Home. As sacred care of creation music filled the Cathedral and the pillars adorned with stunning artwork depicting images...

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Synodal Sunday Reflection – Day for Life 2023

Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin and chairperson of the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference’s Council for Life, reminds us that God never abandons us; that the God of the Exodus is a God who carries His people on eagle’s wings and sets them free. This Day for Life, Jane shares her story (Jane’s Story) and Bishop Kevin...

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Statement of the Summer 2023 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

Statement of the Summer 2023 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:  Members of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference gathered in-person this week for their Summer 2023 General Meeting at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  The President of the Conference is Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and the Vice-President is Archbishop Dermot Farrell of Dublin. ...

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St. Teresa of Calcutta Event – Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre – 19 July 2023

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Rally for Life – Dublin – 1 July 2023

Rally for Life on the 1st of July! Join thousands of fellow Catholics & pro-life supporters at the biggest annual pro-life event, now in its 17th year. 12 noon:  Mass for Life in St. Saviour’s Church, Dominic Street, Dublin 1 Gather at 1:00p.m. at Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Activities for both children and adults, a family friendly...

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Sharing The Good News – Issue 115 – 9 June 2023

The latest issue of the Sharing the 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=40

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Synodal Sunday Reflection for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2023

This week, Savina Donohoe, Member of the Kilmore Diocesan Synodality Group and the Diocesan Pastoral Council as well as Chairperson of the Diocesan Pastoral Centre’s Management Committee, reflects upon the gift of Jesus, which is the gift of Himself in the Eucharist. Savina reminds us that before Jesus was handed over to his enemies, he...

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