His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Most Reverend Michael Router, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Armagh and Titular Bishop of Lugmad, as the new Bishop of Derry to succeed the Most Reverend Donal MacKeown who has retired. The news of the appointment was made public at 12.00 noon today in the Vatican...

Join us for the Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Saturday, 8th August 2026, as pilgrims from across the Diocese gather in prayer at Ireland’s National Marian Shrine. 2:00pm – Stations of the Cross & Rosary 3:00pm – Mass & Anointing of the Sick The Principal Celebrant of the Mass will be Bishop Martin...

The Months’ Memory Mass for the late Fr Patrick McHugh will be held in St Mary’s Church, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan, on Saturday 25 July at 12 noon. May he rest in peace.

As we prepare for the renewal of our Parish Pastoral Council this autumn, we continue our weekly series exploring the role, purpose and importance of the council in the life of parishes in the Diocese of Kilmore.   WHAT IS THE PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL?  People Like You – Ordinary Parishioners   Members of the Parish...

    “Our crisis is our opportunity to give witness to our faith with God’s help” In announcing the clergy appointments for 2026, I wish to draw attention to the statistics on the current number of priests in Kilmore Diocese, 30% of our priests in Kilmore Diocese are over 75, some of whom are retired...

Most Reverend Martin Hayes, Bishop of Kilmore, announces the following diocesan appointments, effective from 17th August 2026, except for those otherwise stated: Rev. Fr Brian McElhinney C.C. Urney & Annagelliff to be Chaplain to the Parishes of Denn, Crosserlough, Kilmore and Ballintemple while residing in Cavan.  Rev. Fr Peter Casey CC Kilmore to retire on...

  Fr Patrick J. (Pat) McHugh R.I.P. 1929 – 2026 It is with deep regret that the Diocese of Kilmore announces the death of Fr Patrick (Pat) McHugh R.I.P., Killesher (Fermanagh) and Swanlinbar (Cavan), which occurred on Friday 26 June 2026, peacefully, in the care of the staff of Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Derry. Born 13...

Sr Kathleen Gormley RSM retired recently from the Kilmore Diocesan Marriage Tribunal Office.  Diocesan colleagues joined with Bishop Martin and members of the Mercy Congregation in Kilmore last Wednesday for a Mass of Thanksgiving and refreshments afterwards.  Bishop Martin presented her with an engraved Galway Irish Crystal Celtic Cross in appreciation of her service to...