The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, His Excellency Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, visited the parish of Corlough-Templeport in West Cavan on Sunday 31 October 2021 on what he called ‘a pilgrimage’ to mark the centenary of the birth of the late Fr. Gregory McGovern S.M.A. who baptised the Archbishop and also gave him his First Holy...

PRAYER FOR COP26 CLIMATE SUMMIT Blessed are you God of all Creation for through your goodness all things are made. You create us in your image and likeness And call us forth to be stewards of your creation. We seek your forgiveness for we know that we have acted in ways that cause harm to...

  Bishop Martin to attend COP26 for parishioners working to protect God’s Creation “COP26 will provide an opportunity, in a public way, to renew our care for God’s creation which is an integral part of our Christian vocation” – Bishop Martin Bishop Martin will represent the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference at COP26 in November.  COPs...

  Modifications to November Indulgences for 2021   The Office of the Apostolic Penitentiary in the Vatican has announced modifications to the Plenary Indulgence for the deceased during the month of November, similar to last year’s.   Plenary Indulgence during month of November Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the need to avoid large groups...

Our Conversation on Our Future in Faith Bishop Martin has initiated a conversation in the Diocese of Kilmore on our future in faith which will help to determine pastoral priorities for the diocese in the time ahead.    This conversation arises from Pope Francis’ invitation to Catholics worldwide to voice their experiences, dreams, ideas and...

Last year the Northern Pastoral Network, which our Diocese is a part of, developed a series of resources to support people in their prayer at home.  This year, the Network committed to producing resources once again for November, Advent and Christmas.  “Praying at Home – November, a month to remember” and “Parish Liturgy Resources for...

Accord Pre-Marriage Course Dates for 2022 in the Diocese of Kilmore:      Pre-Marriage Courses will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Conaty Centre, Cullies, Cavan H12 E5C7 on the following dates in 2022: 1  February 19th 2  April 9th * Any additional dates will be published in due course.   These...

  The Spiritual Accompaniment Ministry is a one-to-one confidential service inviting individuals to explore the meaning of their lives within a faith context.  It seeks to help participants meet God in the ordinary and everyday experiences of life. Anyone wishing to avail of the skills of a trained lay spiritual director to accompany them on their...

Archbishop Eamon Martin and the other Church leaders in Ireland invite all people of goodwill to join them in prayer during the Service of Reflection and Hope which will be broadcast live from St Patrick’s Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh on RTE and BBC television networks on Thursday, 21 October 2021 at 11 a.m. The...

World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. It always falls on the second last Sunday in October, meaning this year it will be celebrated on Sunday 24 October. This year’s theme ‘We Cannot Remain Silent – We...