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Bishop Martin’s Homily – Memorial Mass for Pope Francis R.I.P.
The homily given by Bishop Martin Hayes at the Memorial Mass for the late Pope Francis R.I.P. held on Friday 25 April 2025 in the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Felim in Cavan may be accessed from the following link: www.kilmorediocese.ie/bishop-martins-homily-memorial-mass-for-pope-francis-r-i-p/?swcfpc=1

Bishop Martin’s Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
Bishop Martin’s Statement on the Death of Pope Francis We are saddened by the death of Pope Francis. We give thanks for his strong pastoral leadership in making the Gospel message relevant with warmth and compassion to the whole world. He drew our attention to the widening gap between rich and poor, the increasing...

Pope Francis (1936-2025)
Bishop Martin, Bishop-Emeritus Leo, the priests, deacons, religious and lay people of all ages in the Diocese of Kilmore mourn the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who returned to the House of the Father this (Easter Monday) morning. We pray that Pope Francis who has gone before us marked with the sign...

Death of Fr Eamonn Bredin R.I.P.
Fr Eamonn Bredin R.I.P. 1943 – 2025 It is with deep regret that the Diocese of Kilmore announces the death of Fr Eamonn Bredin R.I.P.. + Born 13 December 1943, son of the late Hugh Bredin and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Lisaniska, in the parish of Ballaghameehan, Co. Leitrim + Studied at Glenaniff National School, De...

Holy Week 2025
During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of His life on earth, beginning with His messianic entrance into Jerusalem. The Lenten season lasts until Holy Thursday, with the Easter Triduum beginning with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Palm Sunday of...

Laudato Si’ Animators Training Programme
Please click on the following link https://laudatosianimators.org/the-program/ to register for the upcoming Laudato Si’ training programme which commences on 30th April. Closing date for registration ends 16th April 2025. The course will equip you with the tools to incorporate the spirit of Laudato Si’ into your Care of Creation work / parish communities, on this the...

Sharing Good News – Issue 204 – 10 April 2025
The latest issue of the Sharing 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=137

Diocesan Chrism Mass – Wednesday 16 April 2025
The Chrism Mass is a sacred liturgy that marks the beginning of the Triduum leading to the celebration of Easter. At the Chrism Mass, the bishop blesses the holy oils that will be used throughout the year: * The Oil of Catechumens, used during the Rite of Baptism to strengthen and prepare candidates for...

Sharing Good News EZine – Issue 203 – 3 April 2025
The latest issue of the Sharing 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=136

Bishop Hayes & Bishop Duffy: Support those who care for life in our hospitals
The following statement is published on behalf of Bishop Martin Hayes of Kilmore and Bishop Larry Duffy of Clogher, in the context of abortion services being made available in hospitals in Ireland: As people of faith called to protect the sacredness of human life, we are saddened by the availability of abortion services in...