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Launch of ‘Laudato Si’ – Be a link in the Chain for Change

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...

Bishop Fleming Launches Fr. Brendan Hoban’s New Book

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...

World Meeting of Families 2018

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...

Diocesan Launch of Fr. Brendan Hoban’s New Book

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.

Rejoice Gospel Choir Concert

Rejoice Gospel Choir Concert

  Rejoice Gospel Choir are holding a Fund Raising Concert for St. Muredach's Cathedral Restoration Fund on Friday 20th May in Twin Trees Hotel Ballina at 8.00pm.   Tickets are €12 and are available from the Parish Office 096-70555.  All welcome!

Emigrant Pack 2016

Emigrant Pack 2016

  The Emigrant Information Pack 2016, produced by the Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants and containing practical information which will assist emigrants in making informed decisions and support them while they are away, is now available to download.Click...

World Communications Day – Sunday May 8th, 2016

World Communications Day – Sunday May 8th, 2016

  The 50th World Day of Social Communications Day will be formally celebrated on 8 May 2016 – the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord – which falls on the Sunday before Pentecost Sunday. Pope Francis has chosen Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful...

Amoris Laetitia – The Joy of Love

Amoris Laetitia – The Joy of Love

 The second Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis was published on Friday 8 April 2016.Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) is Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family.Amoris Laetitia runs to 261 pages and is divided into nine chapters...

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

 He is not here, for he has risen as he said. Matthew 28:6Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated on March 27th, 2016.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!...

The Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday

The Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday

 The Easter Vigil will be celebrated on Holy Saturday, March 26th, 2016. Please check your local parish bulletin for details.The Easter Vigil is the oldest vigil in Christianity. The people of God rejoice at the Resurrection of Christ.The celebration of Holy...