News & Events

Killala and Achonry Pilgrims in Lourdes
Pilgrims from Killala and Achonry are enjoying their annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. Bishop John Fleming and Bishop Brendan Kelly are leading the pilgrimage. Special thanks to Fr. Tom Doherty (Killala) and Fr. John Maloney (Achonry) for all their work in organising the pilgrimage. Great credit is also due to the medical staff for their continued...

17 Students Graduate from Foundation in Counselling
On Wednesday evening August 16th, Bishop John Fleming presented Certificates to 17 students who successfully completed the one-year Foundation in Counselling at The Newman Institute, Ballina. Special thanks to Dr. John Canavan (course director) and Mr. Cathal Kearney (lecturer) for their work with the students over the past year and for their continued support of...

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum in Krakow
St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum recently visited the Polish city of Krakow where they sang at Mass in the Church of Ss. Peter and Paul. They also performed a concert in the church after the celebration of the Eucharist. Follow the links below to view performances from the concert. Well done to all involved! https://www.facebook.com/stmuredachsscholacantorum/?fref=ts

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum
Best wishes to the members of St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum who will visit Krakow, Poland. On Sunday July 10th, they will have the privilege of singing at 6pm Mass and giving a short recital afterwards in the beautiful church of Sts Peter and Paul in the Old Town district of Krakow (Kosciol swietego...

Congratulations to our Jubilarians
Congratulations and best wishes to our Jubilarians of 2016 Monsignor Martin Keveny – Golden Jubilee of Ordination Canon John George McHale – Golden Jubilee of Ordination Fr. Michael Foody – Ruby Jubilee of Ordination Fr. Michael Reilly – Silver Jubilee of Ordination Fr. Michael Browne SDB – Silver Jubilee of Ordination Fr. Enda...

Knock Family Centre – Family Focus Week 2016
A special feature this year is the blessing of a new remembrance garden, dedicated to the memory of all deceased children, which will take place on Saturday July 9th at 2pm. We have over 700 children enrolled in our book of remembrance and this will be a very special and significant occasion. Last January...

Launch of ‘Laudato Si’ – Be a link in the Chain for Change
Caring for the Earth ‘Laudato Si’ Please join us in this Celebration and Launch of ‘Laudato Si’ by Bishop John Fleming Erris Midsummer’s Night Tuesday June 21st, 2016 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Grounds of the Parochial House, Belmullet (weather permitting: alternative venue Belmullet Church). All...

Bishop Fleming Launches Fr. Brendan Hoban’s New Book
Bishop John Fleming launched Fr. Brendan Hoban’s new book, Telling the Story, A Dictionary of Killala Clergy on Thursday June 2nd. The launch was organised by the Diocese of Killala and was held in the Newman Institute, Ballina. Telling the Story, A Dictionary of Killala Clergy is the third book of a three...

World Meeting of Families 2018
Pope Francis has decided that the World Meeting of Families will be held in Dublin on 22 to 26 August 2018, with the theme “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World”. The announcement of the date and theme for the 9th World Meeting of Families (WMF) was made at a press...

Diocesan Launch of Fr. Brendan Hoban’s New Book
The Diocese of Killala invites you to a launch by Bishop John Fleming of Fr. Brendan Hoban’s new book, Telling the Story, A Dictionary of Killala Clergy in the Newman Institute, Ballina on Thursday June 2nd, 2016 at 8.00pm. All welcome. Refreshments will be served.