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Mission Sunday – October 23rd, 2016

Mission Sunday – October 23rd, 2016

 World Mission SundayWorld Mission Sunday takes place on the second last Sunday of October each year. Since 1926, the Church has traditionally remembered its universal mission during the month of October. This year Mission Sunday will be celebrated globally on...

Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

 The Killala Diocesan Pilgrimage to Our Lady's Shrine in Knock takes place on Sunday October 2nd, commencing 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.

World Day of Prayer

World Day of Prayer

 The second World Day of Prayer for the Care of All Creation takes place on 1 September 2016. Many local Church communities around the world also are preparing to mark Creation Time, which begins tomorrow 1 September and continues until 4 October, the Feast of...

Canonisation of Mother Teresa – September 4th

Canonisation of Mother Teresa – September 4th

 On Sunday September 4th, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be declared a Saint of the Church by Pope Francis on the eve of the 19th anniversary of her death.The Vatican’s Philatelic and Numismatic Office has unveiled a special postage stamp which it is...

Killala and Achonry Pilgrims in Lourdes

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...

17 Students Graduate from Foundation in Counselling

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...

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum in Krakow

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...

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum

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...

Congratulations to our Jubilarians

Congratulations to our Jubilarians

  Congratulations and best wishes to our Jubilarians of 2016Monsignor Martin Keveny - Golden Jubilee of OrdinationCanon John George McHale - Golden Jubilee of OrdinationFr. Michael Foody - Ruby Jubilee of OrdinationFr. Michael Reilly - Silver Jubilee of...

Knock Family Centre – Family Focus Week 2016

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...