Calendar

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.   

Aug
28
Mon
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes @ Lourdes
Aug 28 – Sep 2 all-day

Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 28th August – 2nd September 2017.  

5 nights, fully inclusive €710.00 per person.  To book contact Joe Walsh Tours 01-2410810 or 01-2410800.

Details for assisted/sick pilgrims and for youth, contact Fr Ray Milton 090 6661115.

Oct
7
Sat
Confirmation Youth Fest @ Abbey Community College, Boyle
Oct 7 @ 9:30 am – 12:45 pm
Confirmation Youth Fest @ Abbey Community College, Boyle | County Roscommon | Ireland

SIXTH CLASS STUDENTS & PARENTS:  Elphin Diocese’s 3rd annual Confirmation Youth Fest takes place in Boyle on Sat. Oct. 7th.  Representatives from all schools invited.  For more info see www.elphindiocese.ie/youthfest  …. A great opportunity for those hoping to receive Sacrament of Confirmation this year.

Diocesan Pastoral Gathering @ St Joseph's Hall, Boyle
Oct 7 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Diocesan Pastoral Gathering @ St Joseph's Hall, Boyle | County Roscommon | Ireland

ELPHIN DIOCESAN PARISH DEV. & RENEWAL GATHERING will take place on Sat. Oct. 7th in St. Joseph’s Hall & Abbey Community College Boyle.  This year’s focus: “Let’s talk family, Let’s be family”  All welcome.  For more info see: www.elphindiocese.ie/gathering or brochures in Church porches.

Oct
10
Tue
Renewal training for Eucharistic Ministers and Ministers of the Word @ Sligo Park Hotel
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Renewal training for Eucharistic Ministers and Ministers of the Word @ Sligo Park Hotel | Sligo | County Sligo | Ireland

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST (Eucharistic Ministers) & MINISTERS OF THE WORD (Readers):  Elphin Diocese is hosting a renewal evening (8 -10 pm) for all in Sligo Park Hotel on Tues. Oct. 10th.  Guest presenter:  Canon Niall Ahern.  Please attend.

Oct
11
Wed
Renewal training for Eucharistic Ministers and Ministers of the Word @ Abbey Hotel, Roscommon
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Renewal training for Eucharistic Ministers and Ministers of the Word @ Abbey Hotel, Roscommon | County Roscommon | Ireland

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST (Eucharistic Ministers)   & MINISTERS OF THE WORD (Readers):  Elphin Diocese is hosting a renewal evening (8 -10 pm) for all in Abbey Hotel Roscommon on Wed. Oct. 11th.  Guest presenter:  Canon Niall Ahern.  Please attend.

Oct
25
Wed
Gospel of Life @ Gleeson's Townhouse
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Gospel of Life
Short (four session) Adult Faith Development programme entitled ‘Gospel of Life’ will run in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon, beginning Wednesday Oct. 25th (8-9.30 pm).  For more details see: www.elphindiocese.ie/gospel-of-life   All welcome.

Oct
26
Thu
Celebration of Volunteerism in our Churches  @ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Celebration of Volunteerism in our Churches 

An Ecumenical Celebration of Church Volunteerism in Sligo area will take place in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Thursday 26th October at 7.30p.m.  The Service is being organised by Sligo Parishes Cluster Committee and Sligo Churches Together. It seeks to embrace Volunteers from the eight Churches of the Cluster, from the four Church of Ireland Churches and the Methodist, Presbyterian and Redeemed Churches. It will also include all our friends of other nationalities who reside here. Everyone who volunteers in any way with Church is invited, and a Reception will be held in the Presbyterian Hall afterwards. Please join us on the night – all are most welcome.  

 

Nov
17
Fri
24 Hour Vigil for the Unborn
Nov 17 – Nov 18 all-day
24 Hour Vigil for the Unborn

Join St Mary’s Cathedral Parish, Sligo for a day of prayer, whilst invoking Irish Saints and Martyrs, as we unite together to pray especially for the protection of the 8th Amendment. This takes place on Friday 17th November commencing at 9.00am until Saturday 18th November 2017 at 9.00am, in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beside the Cathedral. To sign up for your specified hour please text 087 6274621. Thank you for praying for the unborn child. St. John Paul II in 1979 said “May Ireland never weaken in her witness, before Europe and before the whole world, to the dignity and sacredness of all human life, from conception until death.