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Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

The annual Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday, October 7th. Ceremonies commence with the Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm followed by concelebrated Mass at 3.00pm Bishop John Fleming will be the Principal Celebrant. All welcome.

Looking after your mental health

Looking after your mental health

A Mindfulness Course will commence again this Autumn on September 18th and 25th and October 2nd and 9th from 7pm to 9pm at the Newman Institute, Ballina. The course is delivered by Dr. Anne Caulfield and Ms. Derval Dunford. Cost €60. Limited places. To book a place,...

Foundation Course in Counselling at Newman Institute

Foundation Course in Counselling at Newman Institute

  A Foundation in Counselling Course will commence in early October at the Newman Institute, Ballina. The course will be delivered by Dr. John Canavan and Mr. Cathal Kearney. A limited number of places are available. Please contact admin@newmanii.com or ring...

Preparing for Pope Francis – WMOF Diocesan Opening Ceremony

Preparing for Pope Francis – WMOF Diocesan Opening Ceremony

  All people are invited and welcome to our Diocesan Opening Ceremony for the World Meeting of Families 2018 in St. Muredach’s Cathedral on Tuesday, August 21st at 8.00pm. The opening ceremony will involve all parishes in our diocese. Two representatives from...

Good Luck Ireland!

Good Luck Ireland!

Best wishes to the Irish Women's Hockey Team in the World Cup Final on Sunday in London. Bring home the cup!!  

Diocesan Opening Ceremony – WMOF 2018

Diocesan Opening Ceremony – WMOF 2018

  All people are invited and welcome to our Diocesan Opening Ceremony for the World Meeting of Families 2018 in St. Muredach's Cathedral on Tuesday, August 21st at 8.00pm. The opening ceremony will involve all parishes in our diocese. Two representatives from...

300 Parish Delegates to attend first ever Diocesan Assembly

300 Parish Delegates to attend first ever Diocesan Assembly

  History will be made on July 1st, 2018 when around 300 delegates from the 22 parishes of Killala Diocese, as well as representatives from a number of other groups, gather in the Twin Trees Hotel, Ballina, for the first ever Killala Diocesan Assembly. The...

Father’s Day

Father’s Day

  Gracious God, we thank you for the great gift of our Father. We thank you for the unconditional nature of our Father's love; a love that nurtures us at every stage of life; a love that forgives, heals, and reassures; a love permeated with gentleness and...

Pastoral Programme and Papal Intinerary of Pope Francis

Pastoral Programme and Papal Intinerary of Pope Francis

  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...