Parish Masses for Post-Primary Schools in the Diocese of Kilmore 2020 – In light of the challenges posed for our post-primary schools in the diocese by Covid-19, a series of parish Masses will be held over the coming weeks. During the celebration of these Masses, we will pray that all staff, students, parents/guardians within our...

KILMORE DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS 2020 The past number of months have been challenging and have put great strain on all of us, our parishes, our families and personally; and especially our priests who continued to serve those entrusted to their care. As we begin to return to some semblance of normality, including the celebration of the...

The Episcopal Ordination of the Very Reverend Martin Hayes as Bishop of Kilmore will take place on Sunday 20 September 2020 in the Cathedral of SS. Patrick & Felim, Cavan at 3:00p.m. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers attending the ceremony will be greatly reduced and will be by invitation only with only his...

COME TO THE TABLE OF THE LORD – RESOURCES TO HELP CHILDREN CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION AND HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE FIRST TIME In this three part series, Eleanor and Johanna along with Fr Chris help children prepare to celebrate Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time.   OUTLINE OF LESSONS The sacrament of Reconciliation (or...

  NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS PILGRIMAGE 2020 Broadcast live on Sunday 13 September at 3pm from Knock Basilica   This year due to covid-19 restrictions, capacity will be very limited in the Basilica. The grandparents pilgrimage will be streamed online. We invite grandparents and their families everywhere to join us online at www.knockshrine.ie/watch

Canon Patrick J. (P.J.) Corrigan R.I.P. 26 April 1931 – 24 August 2020 Your prayers are asked for the happy repose of the soul of the late Canon Patrick J. (P.J.) Corrigan who passed away on Monday 24 August 2020, feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, at his home in Erne Hill, Belturbet, Co. Cavan....

The Episcopal Ordination of the Very Reverend Martin Hayes as Bishop of Kilmore will take place on Sunday 20 September 2020 in the Cathedral of SS. Patrick & Felim, Cavan at 3:00p.m. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the numbers attending the ceremony will be greatly reduced and will be by invitation only. Further details on...

Come Holy Spirit (3/3) – Preparing for Confirmation In this final episode, Eleanor and Johanna look at choosing Confirmation names and sponsors and the Confirmation ceremony itself This series was produced for the Catechetics Council of the Irish Bishops Conference by iCatholic. Download Come_Holy_Spirit_Worksheet_3

Mary’s Meals “Step by Step to Feed the Next Child” Sponsored walk is taking place between 7-15 August. It starts in six different locations throughout Ireland and finishes in Knock on 15th August. The walk will pass through Kilmore Diocese as follows: Sat 8th Aug Castleblayney – Ballybay (8:30-12) and Ballybay- Cootehill (1-4:30), Sun 9th Aug Cootehill to Cavan (8:30-4) and Mon...

BEATIFICATION OF FATHER MICHAEL McGIVNEY – AN AMERICAN PRIEST WITH KILMORE CONNECTIONS:  Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be beatified during a special Mass on Saturday 31 October 2020 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. The Vatican announced last May that Pope Francis had signed the...