To herald the Jubilee Year, on 29 December, bishops across Ireland will celebrate Mass in their dioceses for the solemn opening of the Holy Year, and thereafter events will be organised locally. In addition, specific jubilee projects will be proposed by the Irish...
The logo shows four stylised figures, representing all of humanity, coming from the four corners of the earth. These embrace each other to indicate the solidarity and fraternity which should unite all peoples. The figure at the front is holding onto the...
In his recent letter, The role of literature in formation, published at Saint John Lateran, Rome, on 17 July last, Pope Francis highlights the transformative power of literature in shaping Christians, especially those in pastoral ministries like pastoral workers,...
On 20 August, Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Belfast was full to capacity for the Funeral Mass of the Archbishop Noel Treanor RIP, the celebration of which was led by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Down and Connor. Before Mass concluded, His Excellency...
Statement by Archbishop Eamon Martin on the retirement of Bishop John Fleming, Bishop of Killala I join with the people, clergy and religious of the Diocese of Killala in offering my warm appreciation and very best wishes to Bishop John Fleming on his...
Today marks the retirement of Bishop John Fleming as Bishop of Killala after twenty-two years of service. Bishop John’s dedicated and innovative pastoral leadership is much appreciated by the people of the Diocese of Killala. I thank Bishop John also for...
I welcome the appointment of Archbishop Francis Duffy as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Killala. I wish him well in his work. I offer him my ongoing prayerful support as he undertakes the additional pastoral responsibility of...
Press Release - Wednesday, 10 April 2024 Embargoed until 11.00am: Newsdesks, Photodesks and Religious Affairs Correspondents Statement of Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Montemayor regarding Dioceses of Killala, Tuam, Achonry and Elphin Statement...
Please click the image above to access Bishop’s Fleming’s Easter Sunday homily, and then click read homily.
Easter Sunday - March 31st, 2024. He is not here, for he has risen as he said. Matthew 28:6 We rejoice at the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We celebrate the great mystery of our faith. Christ is Risen. Alleluia! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia,...