STATEMENT ISSUED BY BISHOP MARTIN HAYES ON THE APPOINTMENT OF BISHOP FRANCIS DUFFY AS THE NEW ARCHBISHOP OF TUAM: I wish to congratulate Bishop Francis Duffy, the former bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, who has been appointed by Pope Francis as the new Catholic Archbishop of Tuam. In giving thanks for his contribution to the Kilmore Diocese and his neighbourly...

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Francis Duffy, Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, as the new Archbishop of Tuam.  The news of this appointment was made public on Wednesday morning, 10 November 2021, at 11.00am Irish time (12.00pm in the Vatican). The Archbishop-elect was born on 21 April 1958 in the parish of Templeport,...

Applications are invited for the post of TEMPORARY PART-TIME CARETAKER at the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan to Christmas 2021 in the first instance on a 30-hour per week basis.  Successful candidate ideally must have relevant experience, be able to take up appointment immediately and be available for evening and weekend cover, when required.  Applications in...

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...