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Kilmore Priest is elevated to Monsignor
Monsignor Enda Murphy We offer our heartiest congratulations to Fr Enda Murphy, a priest of the Diocese of Kilmore, on recently being made a Domestic Chaplain to His Holiness, Pope Francis, with the title of Monsignor. This honour is in recognition of his exceptional work in the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of...

Irish Church Music Association Regional Workshop – 8 February 2025
Please see attached poster for registration details etc .

Michael English Concert in aid of Diocesan Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim Fund
Come join us for an unforgettable evening of music with Michael English at The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim in Cavan (H12 FD71) on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 8:00p.m. with all proceeds going to the Diocesan Lourdes Assisted Pilgrim Fund. Michael will be performing live, showcasing his incredible talent and spreading joy through...

Annual Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2025
This year’s Kilmore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, led by Bishop Martin Hayes, takes place from 30th May to 4th June 2025. For booking contact CAVAN TRAVEL, 15 Main St. Cavan H12 K2R7, Tel: 049-4361222 or Email: info@cavantravel.com Assisted Pilgrims can contact Fr. Tom Mannion, Pilgrimage Director, Parochial House, Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim or ring 087-9170879...

Bishop Martin’s Synopsis of Pope Francis’ World Day for Peace Message 2025
A synopsis of Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day for Peace, Wednesday 1 January 2025, has been issued by Bishop Martin and may be accessed from the following link: Synopsis of Message for World Day of Peace – 1st January 2025 (1)

Bishop Martin’s Homily – Launch of Jubilee Year of Hope 2025
Bishop Martin’s homily at Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan on the Solemnity of the Holy Family, Sunday 29 December 2024, to launch the Jubilee Year of Hope in the Diocese of Kilmore may be accessed from the following link: Homily – Holy Family – Jubilee Year of Hope Launch –...

Bishop Martin’s Christmas Eve Homily 2024
The homily preached by Bishop Martin at the Christmas Eve Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim in Cavan on Tuesday 24 December 2024 may be accessed at the following link: Homily – Christmas 2024 The image above is the winning submission in this year’s Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry Christmas Art Competition...

Bishop Martin’s Homily – Canon John Murphy’s Funeral
The homily preached by Bishop Martin Hayes at the funeral Mass of the late Canon John Murphy P.E. in St Mogue’s Church, Bawnboy, on Thursday 19 December last may be accessed at the following link: Funeral Homily – Canon John Murphy RIP Canon John Murphy P.E. R.I.P.

Recent Editions of ICBC “Sharing Good News” Ezines
Recent issues 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 links: Issue 188 – 19 December 2024: catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=120 Issue 189 – 26 December 2024: catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=122 Issue 190 – 02 January 2025: catholicnews.ie/?na=view&id=123 Issue 191 –...

Ireland’s Jubilee Year 2025 Webpage
In preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025, themed Pilgrims of Hope, which officially began on Christmas Eve with the opening of the Holy Door at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome by Pope Francis, the Catholic Bishops of Ireland have launched an official Jubilee page on CatholicBishops.ie. This dedicated page will serve as a central hub for all...