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...

  This week’s video reflection comes from Mary Dee, a member of the diocesan leadership team and Administrator of the Pastoral Centre in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. During this time of synodal journey, Mary invites us to be be inspired; to listen to others and see how we can help each other to...

  The highly anticipated National Novena to Our Lady of Knock is set to take place from 14th to 22nd August. This nine-day gathering offers attendees a chance to step away from their everyday lives and immerse themselves in prayer, reflection, and exploration of their faith. Under the theme of ‘Caring for Creation,’ the Novena...

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As part of the Cavan Calling Festival 2023, The Conaty Centre (based in the old St. Patrick’s College building in Cavan) will host an Open House on Thursday 27, Friday 28 and Saturday 29 July 2023 from 2pm to 5.30pm each day which might be of particular interest to former students of the old College...

Invitation from Kilmore Care of Creation Committee …  

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=43