Marriage Encounter, which was established in 1962, offers residential weekends for Catholic married couples. The purpose of the weekends is to give couples the opportunity to spend time together and, with the help of some input, to spend some of that time exploring their own relationship and deepening their love. Understandable, some people might prefer to have a better idea of what to expect before committing to a weekend. With that in mind the Marriage Encounter team, in partnership with the Diocese of Elphin, will host an information session on Saturday next 17^th October at 3pm in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon Town. All are welcome.

http://www.marriageencounter.ie/

The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will take place in Cebu, Philippines from 24th – 31st January 2016.  www.iec2016.ph

The Annual Mass of Chrism will take place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Wednesday 23rd March (Spy Wednesday) at 7.30pm.

During the Mass, Bishop Kevin will bless the oils used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and the Sick.  The priests of the diocese will renew their commitment to the priestly ministry.

We encourage everyone from around the diocese to attend this Mass – all are welcome!

If you feel called to Diocesan Priesthood, you are welcome to attend this weekend of discernment.

Contact details:

• Director of Vocations, Fr. Jim Murray, Carraroe, Co.Sligo. Tel: 071 9162136 [email protected]
• Assistant Director of Vocations, Fr. John Coughlan, The Presbytery, Boyle, Co Roscommon.  Tel: 071 9662012  [email protected]>
• Or email [email protected] for further information

The Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place 10th – 12th June 2016.  For booking and transport information – http://www.elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg/

The annual celebration of Marriage in the Diocese of Elphin will take place on Sunday 19th June 2016 at 3pm in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception followed by celebratory meal.

If you are celebrating the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th or 60th Anniversary of your Marriage, you are very welcome to attend.

To book, please contact St Michael’s Family Life Centre on 071 9170329 or email [email protected]

‘When Creation was Begun’ – Blessing for Expectant Families and Prayer for Children in the Womb

In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Bishop Kevin invites all expectant mothers and fathers and their wider families to a joyful celebration to pray for their unborn child.  During this liturgy, Bishop Kevin will also remember in prayer children who have died at any stage during pregnancy and we will pray for the protection of our most vulnerable children in the womb.  St Joseph’s Church, Boyle, Saturday 25^th June 2016 at 5.00pm.  Refreshments afterwards.  All are very welcome.