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Accord Pre-Marriage Courses in the Diocese of Kilmore 2026
The dates for Accord Pre-Marriage Courses in the Diocese of Kilmore during 2026 are as follows: Friday 6 February 7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 7 February 10.00am – 5.00pm Friday 10 April 7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 11 April 10.00am – 5.00pm Friday 9 October 7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 10 October 10.00am – 5.00pm Courses...
Kilmore Care of Creation Latest “Earth Matters” Bulletin
Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness (To Autumn by John Keats) We have reached the end of the Season of Creation, a special time dedicated to raising greater awareness among ourselves and the public at large of the importance of respecting and caring for God’s Creation. This is more urgent now than ever as we...
DIOCESAN JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE PILGRIMAGE TO ROME – NOVEMBER 2025
A Diocesan Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage to Rome led by Bishop Martin Hayes will take place from Thursday 20 to Wednesday 26 November 2025 inclusive. THERE ARE STILL A NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE ON THIS PILGRIMAGE. Bookings for the pilgrimage are now being accepted. Should you wish to proceed with booking a place (or...
DIOCESAN JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF HOPE
A JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF HOPE will take place in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan, from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 5 October 2025. Novena Ceremonies with guest speaker each evening at 7:30p.m. The theme of the novena is “Providing Hope on our Pilgrim Journey”. All welcome. ...
Work continues at the Cathedral’s Wildflower Area
Volunteers from the Kilmore Care of Creation Group carried out seed saving, scything and seed sowing at the wildflower area on the grounds of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim in Cavan on Thursday 18 September last. Scything a wildflower meadow is the best method as it offers a deeper connection to...
Diocesan Novena in honour of Our Lady of Hope 2025
The programme for the Diocesan Novena in honour of Our Lady of Hope in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim in Cavan from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 5 October 2025 has been published and may be accessed from the following link: www.kilmorediocese.ie/diocesan-novena-in-honour-of-our-lady-of-hope-2025/?swcfpc=1
Mullagh Parish to celebrate Anniversary of Relics Visit
On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October next, the parish of Mullagh will commemorate the first anniversary of the historic event of the arrival of the relics of St Kilian and his companions in the parish last year. Saturday 4 October at 7:00a.m. – St. Kilian’s Way, a 36km walk starts and finishes at...
Season of Creation Celebrations in Cathedral – 7 September 2025
From September 1st to October 4th 2025, the Christian family unites worldwide in prayer and action for Creation. This years’ theme is “Peace with Creation” taken from Isaiah 32:14-18. The prophet Isaiah pictured a desolated earth without peace because of the lack of justice and the broken relationship between God and humankind. Isaiah tells us that...
Bishop Martin’s Invite to join in the Season of Creation 2025
The Season of Creation has a special significance for the Catholic Church, particularly since the late Pope Francis established 1 September as an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This year’s theme is “Peace with Creation”, and it is inspired by the passage from Isaiah 32:14-18; “My people will abide in...
New Diocesan Director of Safeguarding & Training
The Diocese of Kilmore wishes to announce the appointment of Ms Ann Brady as Diocesan Director of Safeguarding and Training. with effect from the week beginning 1st September 2025. Sr Suzie Duffy IBVM , former Director of Safeguarding & Training and Designated Liaison Person, is now responsible for Garda Vetting for Parishes and the Diocese.
