Kilmore Diocesan Arrangements for the Consecration of the People of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection against COVID19:    Tomorrow, the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord – Wednesday 25 March 2020 – at noon in the Cathedral of SS. Patrick & Felim in Cavan, Monsignor Liam Kelly, Kilmore Diocesan Administrator,...

Church grants special indulgence to coronavirus patients and caregivers   On 20 March last , the Apostolic Penitentiary in Rome issued a decree granting plenary indulgences to “the faithful suffering from the Covid-19 virus, commonly known as coronavirus, as well as to healthcare workers, family members and all those who in any capacity, including through prayer, care...

Monsignor Liam Kelly, Diocesan Administrator, has today (Friday 20 March 2020) issued the following additional guidelines in response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic: All public Masses, except Funeral Masses, are suspended in the Diocese of Kilmore until further notice from tomorrow, Saturday 21 March 2020. Churches will remain open for people to visit and pray. Spiritual...

ACT OF CONSECRATION OF IRELAND TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY FOR PROTECTION FROM THE CORONAVIRUS Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord 25 March 2020 The Act begins with the recitation of The Angelus.   The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ,...

Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland, is inviting priests and bishops to join with him, after the Angelus on the Feast of the Annunciation on 25 March 2020, in consecrating Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from the coronavirus. From Saint Patrick’s Day, in preparation...

New prayer and information resources launched in response to Coronavirus pandemic   Having been advised by bishops, the Catholic Communications Office has published new prayer and information resources on the home page of their website to offer support to the faithful during the coronavirus pandemic. The resources include: Detailed information on the broadcast and online...

Diocesan Position in relation to Current Coronavirus Pandemic 13 March 2020   Over the last twenty four hours I have been in communication with as many priests of the diocese as possible about Masses during this extraordinary time we are living in.  I was also in discussion with the bishops of neighbouring dioceses about the...

  Born – 20 February 1938 of Michael and Bridget Quinn, Drumcoura, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim Ordained to the Priesthood in the College Chapel of St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth – 21 June 1964  CC Glenade (1964). CC Kiltyclogher (1969), CC Kilsherdany (1973). CC Bailieborough (1981) CC Knockbride (1989) PP Knockbride (1991) PP Mullagh (1999) PP Glenfarne...

CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Further advice of the Irish Bishops in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus   The following instructions take into consideration the new norms issued by the Irish government to be in force at 18.00 today. Bishops are asked to promulgate these instructions in their diocese as soon as...

Statement of the Spring 2020 General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference   The following issues were discussed during the Spring General Meeting of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference which concluded yesterday evening at Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth.  Please contact the Catholic Communications Office to arrange for a media interview:    Bishops’ Conference response to...