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...

Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference statement on liturgical considerations in the context of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)   Serving the common good As people of faith we are called to face the fears of this moment with a courage not our own and with a generous heart.  God is with his people in good times and bad.  Like...

WYD Message 2020: Pope invites youth to take a risk and change the world   “Young man, I say to you, arise!” (Lk 7:14) Dear Young People, In October 2018, with the Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment, the Church undertook a process of reflection on your place in today’s world,...

Catholic Church guidance on containment of and protection from the Coronavirus   Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCov, commonly referred to as COVID-19, is a new virus in the human population, and more information is becoming available every day.  At the time of writing, we are not in a pandemic and our efforts are focused on containing the...

The National Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Abuse will be marked in our diocese with Mass celebrated in the Cathedral of SS. Patrick & Felim, Cavan, on Saturday evening, 7 March 2020, at 7:30p.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend. Everyone is welcome to attend.