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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. ...

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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...

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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...

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Celebration of New Mass for the Care of Creation – Cathedral – 1 September 2025

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Season of Creation 2025 – Mass in Cavan Cathedral – 7 September 2025

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Bishop’s Letter on Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza – 24 August 2025

  Bishop Martin Hayes has issued a letter to parishes regarding the Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza on Sunday 24 August 2025.  The letter may be accessed from the following link:  www.kilmorediocese.ie/bishops-letter-on-day-of-prayer-and-reflection-for-gaza-24-august-2025/?swcfpc=1        

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Diocesan Appointments 2025

  DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS 2025 – Bishop Martin Hayes has announced the following diocesan appointments for the Diocese of Kilmore: Effective from 13 September 2025: Very Rev. Fr Gerard Comiskey, P.P. recently returned from Sabbatical to be P.P. Killinagh-Glangevlin. Very Rev. Fr Thomas McManus P.P. Drumkeeran to retire as P.P. and to remain available for pastoral ministry...

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Knockninny Parish Walk of Hope – 6 September 2025

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Kilmore Care of Creation Group ‘Earth Matters’ Monthly Newsletter

Kilmore Care of Creation Group ‘Earth Matters’ Monthly Newsletter: July origins go back to ancient Rome.  It is derived from Julius, the first Roman dictator – Julius Caesar.  This month is synonymous with heat, if it is to come at all, it can be sure to come to these parts in July.  Long lazy days...

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Jubilee Year of Hope Celebrated on St Maedhóg’s Island

Blessed with good weather, a large congregation travelled out to St Maedhóg’s Island on Port Lake in the parish of Corlough-Templeport on Bank Holiday Monday, 4 August last, when Bishop Martin Hayes celebrated a special Jubilee Year of Hope Mass during which graves on the Island were also blessed. A number of people travelled long...

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