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Resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 –
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place from 18 -25 January. The resources for this year have been prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland. The theme that was chosen, “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit”, is based on John 15:1-17 and expresses Grandchamp Community’s vocation to prayer, reconciliation...
Pope Francis’ Message for World Day of the Sick – 11 February 2021
“You have but one teacher and you are all brothers” (Mt 23:8). A trust-based relationship to guide care for the sick Dear brothers and sisters, The celebration of the XXIX World Day of the Sick on 11 February 2021, the liturgical memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes, is an opportunity to devote...
The Penitential Prayer of Pope Francis during his celebration of Mass in Phoenix Park on 26 August 2018 –
The Penitential Prayer of Pope Francis during his celebration of Mass in Phoenix Park on 26 August 2018 – Yesterday, I met with eight survivors who have suffered abuse of power, of conscience and sexual abuse. Taking up on what they said to me, I want to place before the mercy of the Lord these...
Counselling Service for Former Residents of Mother and Baby Homes –
Counselling Service for Former Residents of Mother and Baby Homes – The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes was established by Government in 2015 to provide a full account of what happened to women and children in Mother and Baby home institutions during the period 1922 to 1998. A Collaborative Forum was also established to...
Accord’s New Advertising Campaign: ‘If you can’t talk to each other…talk to Accord’
The largest counselling service in Ireland, Accord Catholic Marriage Care Service CLG (Accord), supported by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, has launched a multi-channel advertising campaign – across digital platforms, social media, local newspapers and radio – to offer hope (support ) to individuals, couples and their families, where relationships are experiencing tension, anxiety...
Vacancy – Full Time National Director of Accord CLG
For information on the above post, please see the following link: Ad – Accord CLG Director
Tree-Planting in the Grounds of the Diocesan Pastoral Centre
Bishop Martin brought his farming experience to Kilmore recently, planting trees as part of the ongoing programme of upkeeping the grounds surrounding the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre. He was assisted by Mr. Adge King, Chairperson of the Board of Management of the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre and a member of the St. Patrick’s Diocesan Trust....
Very Reverend Eugene Clarke P.E. R.I.P. – Funeral Mass Homily
The homily preached by Monsignor Liam Kelly during the Funeral Mass for the late Very Reverend Eugene Clarke, P.E., which was celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Drumcor on Monday 4 January 2021, may be accessed at www.kilmorediocese.ie
Very Rev. Eugene Clarke P.E. R.I.P.
Very Rev. Eugene Clarke P.E. R.I.P. Retired Parish Priest of the Parish of Kilmore (Ballinagh & Drumcor) 10 June 1931 – 1 January 2021 Your prayers are asked for the happy repose of the soul of the late Fr. Eugene (Gene) Clarke who passed away on Friday 1 January 2021, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother...
A Christmas Message from Bishop Martin Hayes for 2020
Christmas 2020 – Touched by Vulnerability I spent Christmas 1995 in Kenya visiting my brother John and his wife Marie who were at that time lay missionaries working with the Kiltegan Fathers in Kitui. It was going to be a very different Christmas away from home and due to the warmer African temperatures. We decided...