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Catholic Schools Week 2021
Catholic Schools Week 2021 will be celebrated from Sunday 24 January to Sunday 31 January 2021 on the theme ‘Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith and Resilience’. As we live through an unprecedented time of challenge and uncertainty, our faith and our resilience can be tested. We can ask questions like ‘Will things ever be the...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
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...
Fr Brendan Hoban publishes new book – A Priest’s Diary
Congratulations and best wishes to Fr Brendan Hoban who recently published a new book entitled, A Priest’s Diary. In his own words. . . ‘The word ‘diary’, used to describe these jottings, is a bit of a misnomer. Usually a diary is a private document, written for the author alone. It’s a way for writing...
Message of Pope Francis for World Day of Prayer for Peace
A CULTURE OF CARE AS A PATH TO PEACE 1. At the dawn of a new year, I extend cordial greetings to Heads of State and Government, leaders of International Organizations, spiritual leaders and followers of the different religions, and to men and women of good will. To all I offer my best wishes that...
Happy New Year
A New Year Message from Bishop John Fleming. On this New Year’s Eve, I pray God’s blessing on the people, religious communities, and priests of Killala Diocese. 2020 has been a challenging and difficult year. I pray that the New Year 2021 will bring you health, happiness, joy, and peace. May better times lie...
Bishop Fleming’s Christmas Homily
Please click here to read Bishop Fleming’s Christmas homily. Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyful Christmas. ⛪️🌲
Prayers in the home for Advent
Advent is a time of joyful expectation and hope. The following are some prayer resources which you may find helpful in these Advent days of preparation. First Sunday of Advent Second Sunday of Advent Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Third Sunday of Advent Fourth Sunday of Advent
