Calendar

Feb
22
Wed
Praying with the Psalms (Sligo) @ College of the Immaculate Conception, Summerhill, Sligo
Feb 22 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Praying with the Psalms (Sligo) @ College of the Immaculate Conception, Summerhill, Sligo | Sligo | County Sligo | Ireland

Praying with the Psalms – Bishop Kevin will give a presentation in Summerhill College, Sligo on Wednesday 22nd February at 7.30pm.  All welcome.  For context and other details see: www.elphindiocese.ie/lent       

Mar
18
Sat
Centennial Statue of Our Lady of Fatima – Sligo @ Sligo Cathedral
Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm
Centennial Statue of Our Lady of Fatima - Sligo @ Sligo Cathedral | Sligo | County Sligo | Ireland

http://catholicnews.ie/centennial-statue-of-our-lady-of-fatima-to-visit-diocese-of-elphin/

 

Mar
21
Tue
Centennial Statue of Our Lady of Fatima – Athlone @ SS Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone
Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Centennial Statue of Our Lady of Fatima - Athlone @ SS Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone | Athlone | County Westmeath | Ireland

Tuesday, 21st March arriving at 6 p.m. for public veneration and confessions at SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone. Holy Mass commences at 7 p.m. Consecration of the Homes and Families to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus and enrolment in the brown scapular will take place at the end of Mass for those who wish to do so. This will be followed by Holy Hour.

http://catholicnews.ie/centennial-statue-of-our-lady-of-fatima-to-visit-diocese-of-elphin/

 

Mar
31
Fri
24 Hours for the Lord @ Strokestown and Sligo
Mar 31 – Apr 1 all-day

’24 Hours for the Lord’ is an initiative introduced by Pope Francis in 2014. It was received with great enthusiasm here in Ireland and around the world and it will be celebrated again in our diocese this weekend and next. 

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
Friday 31st March at 6pm until Saturday 1st April at 6pm

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown
Friday 31st March at 6pm until Saturday 1st April at 6pm

Apr
8
Sat
Celebrating Family – Knock @ Knock Shrine
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
24 Hours for the Lord @ St Patrick's Church, Castlerea
Apr 8 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

’24 Hours for the Lord’ is an initiative introduced by Pope Francis in 2014. It was received with great enthusiasm here in Ireland and around the world and it will be celebrated again in our diocese.

St Patrick’s Church, Castlerea
Saturday 8th April from 2pm – 6pm

 

Apr
12
Wed
Mass of Chrism 2017 @ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
Apr 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

All are invited to attend the Mass of Chrism in Sligo Cathedral on Wednesday 12th April 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.  All are welcome and refreshments will be served afterwards in the Gillooly Hall.

 

 

Jun
20
Tue
Camino de Santiago: Young Adult Pilgrimage
Jun 20 – Jun 28 all-day

Camino de Santiago: Young Adult Pilgrimage with Bishop Kevin Doran. 
20th – 28th June 201718 – 35 age groupCost €650. Includes flights, accomodation, 20kg Check-in luggage plus hand luggage, transfers and insurance.  Places Limited.  Walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, total distance 120Km, approximately 20Km per day.  Three preparation walks:  Saturday 4th Februray, Saturday 4th March and Saturday 27th May.  To secure place, applicants, must: pay €100 Non-Refundable Deposit; provide signed letter from Doctor indicating appropriate fitness/health to walk 120Km in 6 days; complete application form and agree to particpate in a least two of the preparation walks.  For more information, please see www.elphindiocese.ie/camino2017 or contact: Frank McGuinness, Director of Youth Ministry on 087 9880690 or [email protected]

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Jul
2
Sun
Diocesan Celebration of Marriage @ St Patrick's Church, Castlerea
Jul 2 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jul
29
Sat
Garland Sunday 2017 @ Tobernalt Holy Well, Sligo
Jul 29 @ 7:00 pm – Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm
Aug
11
Fri
Triduum in honour of Our Lady of Fatima @ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
Aug 11 @ 10:30 am – Aug 13 @ 9:00 pm

Triduum in honour of Our Lady of Fatima

Join us at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for a Triduum in honour of Our Lady of Fatima this Friday 11th – Sunday 13th August 2017

Guest Preacher: Father John Walsh OP

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUST

8:00am                                 Mass 
10:30am                               Triduum begins with solemn procession   
10:30am                               Mass – celebrant and preacher, Fr John Walsh OP
11:00am – 12:00pm             Confession
6:00pm – 7:00pm                 Confession
6:30pm                                 Meditated Rosary – led by Fr Walsh OP
7:00pm                                 Mass – celebrant and preacher, Fr John Walsh OP


SATURDAY 12TH AUGUST

8:00am                                 Mass 
10:30am                               Mass – celebrant and preacher, Fr John Walsh OP
2:00pm – 4:00pm                 Confession
7:00pm – 7.30pm                 Confession
7:00pm                                 Meditated Rosary – led by Fr Walsh OP
7:30pm                                 Vigil Mass – celebrant and preacher, Fr John Walsh OP
8:15pm – 9:00pm                 Confession


SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST

8:30am                                 Mass – celebrant and preacher, Fr John Walsh OP
10:30am                               Mass – celebrant and preacher, Fr John Walsh OP
12:00pm                               Mass – celebrant and preacher, Fr John Walsh OP
6:30pm                                 Meditated Rosary – led by Fr Walsh OP
7:00pm                                 Mass – celebrant and preacher, Fr John Walsh OP
8:00 – 9:00pm                      Confession

 

Aug
20
Sun
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock @ Knock Shrine
Aug 20 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock @ Knock Shrine | Knock | County Mayo | Ireland

Bishop Kevin will lead the annual Elphin Diocesan pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 20th August 2017.