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KILMORE DIOCESE CELEBRATES THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES AND THE VISIT OF POPE FRANCIS

An Opening Ceremony for the World Meeting of Families 2018 will take place simultaneously across all 26 dioceses of Ireland on the evening of Tuesday 21 August, with the lead ceremony taking place in Dublin.  The ceremony for the Diocese of Kilmore will take place at 7:30p.m. that evening in St. Ninnidh’s Church, Derrylin, Co....

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Back to the Old St. Pat’s Reunion Event – Sunday 2 June 2019

The “Back to the Old St. Pat’s” Reunion will take place on the evening of Sunday 2 June 2019 in The Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan. We are calling all former students who studied in the old college building to renew friendships and share memories. There will be an opportunity to visit the building earlier that...

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Awake Ireland 2018 Day – Friday 27 July 2018

  As part of the Awake Ireland 2018 Programme organised by Anointing Fire Catholic Ministries (Ireland), there will be a day of praise and worship (for those aged 18 and over) in the Conaty Chapel of the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cullies, Cavan, on Friday 27 July 2018 from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.  During the day,...

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New History of the Diocese of Kilmore by Monsignor Liam Kelly

‘This book is an impressive and distinguished volume that makes a significant contribution not just to the history of Kilmore but to the understanding of the Irish church as a whole…  Overall this is an impressive book that could well serve as a model for any diocesan history … It is both insightful and comprehensive as well as being clearly and cogently written.’ –...

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LARGE ATTENDANCE AT VISIT OF RELICS OF ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT TO DIOCESE OF KILMORE

  Hundreds of people, young and old alike, from across the diocese of Kilmore and beyond visited the Conaty Chapel of the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan recently to pray before the relics of St. Oliver Plunkett. The relics were on display for veneration by the faithful from 10:00a.m. until 10:00p.m. that evening. The relics...

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Drumlane Parish Parish Celebrates Family Day as part of Diocesan Programme in advance of the World Meeting of Families

Some scenes from the early morning outdoor family mass in the parish of Drumlane, Co. Cavan – parishioners walked from the village of Milltown to the historic Drumlane Abbey. Mass was followed by a parish breakfast.

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Killinagh-Glangevlin Parish Celebrates Family Day as part of Diocesan Programme in advance of the World Meeting of Families

Some images from the family mass celebrated in Killinagh-Glangevlin at the Cavan Burren, organised by the parish pastoral council and Fr Charlie O’Gorman, PP.

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Knockninny Parish Celebrates Family Day as part of Diocesan Programme in advance of the World Meeting of Families

Some photos from the celebration of family day at St Ninnidh’s Well in the parish of Knockninny, Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, held on Sunday 10 June, the designated family day in Kilmore Diocese.

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Publication of the Programme for the Pastoral Congress, and Papal schedule, for the 9th World Meeting of Families

The Holy See Press Office has published the itinerary of the Holy Father Pope Francis for his pastoral visit to the 9th World Meeting of Families in Ireland on 25 and 26 August.  The theme for the event is Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World.   The itinerary can be viewed by clicking on the link given below. Please...

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RELICS OF ST. OLIVER PLUNKETT TO VISIT KILMORE DIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTRE IN CAVAN

              First class relics of St. Oliver Plunkett will visit the Conaty Chapel of the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Cavan on Tuesday 5 June 2018. The relics will arrive at the Centre at 10:00a.m. and will be available for veneration until 10:00p.m. that evening. There will be a...

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