The Symbols of Bishop Hayes’ Ministry:  During the ordination ceremony, Bishop Hayes will receive a ring, a mitre and a crozier as symbols of the authority and office vested in him as Bishop of Kilmore before being seated in the ‘cathedra’, which is his formal seat in the Cathedral   THE RING The ring represents...

Early life, education and career Bishop-elect Martin Hayes was born in Borris (Newhill), Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co Tipperary on 24 October 1959.  His late parents were Daniel and Mary Agnes (née Bowe), and Martin is the eldest of five sons and three daughters, one of whom died in infancy. Martin received his primary school education in...

Episcopal Crest & Motto of our New Bishop:  Following a custom dating from the mid-twelfth century, most bishops adopt a crest or coat-of-arms. The bishop chooses elements that hold personal meaning for him in relation to his ministry, and these are combined in a display on a shield. Heraldic tradition places a stylised hat called...

Bishop-Elect Hayes’ Apostolic Mandate: After the Gospel is read on Sunday, Father Martin Hayes will be called forward and Archbishop Eamonn Martin – as the principal consecrator – will be formally asked to ordain him as Bishop for service in the Diocese of Kilmore. Archbishop Martin will ask “Have you a mandate from the Apostolic...

Month’s Memory Mass – Canon P.J. Corrigan R.I.P. The Month’s Memory Mass for the late Canon P.J. Corrigan R.I.P. will be celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Belturbet, Co. Cavan at 12 noon on Saturday 3 October 2020

New Parish Resources for Saturday 19/Sunday 20 September 2020 – Episcopal Ordination:  The following resources for use in parishes on Saturday/Sunday 19/20 September 2020 are being provided as the diocese prepares for the Episcopal Ordination of the Very Reverend Martin Hayes as Bishop of Kilmore on Sunday 20 September next in the Cathedral of SS....

Accord Pre-Marriage Courses in the Diocese of Kilmore 2021 Pre-Marriage Courses will take place in the Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, The Conaty Centre, Cullies, Cavan H12 E5C7 on the following dates in 2021: Saturday 27 February 2021 Saturday 24 April 2021 Saturday 30 October 2021 These will be one-day courses beginning at 10:00a.m. and concluding...

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...