Calendar

Jun
9
Wed
First Holy Communion – Preparation for Parents
Jun 9 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
First Holy Communion - Preparation for Parents

To help you prepare for your child’s First Communion, a group of trained Catechists appointed by Bishop Kevin are inviting your family (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles) to three, 30 minutes sessions designed to support you as you develop faith at home with your children. Our intention is to support and ‘walk with you’ on this important faith journey. The sessions will be informal and enjoyable.

TIME: 8.00 – 8.30pm

1st SESSION    Wednesday, May 26th: Five Ways to Develop Faith at home with your children.

2nd SESSION   Wednesday, June 2nd: Forgiveness and Reconciliation

3rd SESSION   Wednesday June 9th:   Using Bible Stories to develop Faith at home with your children.

 

USE THE SAME ZOOM LINK FOR ALL THREE SESSIONS
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83944228766?pwd=clAzbkZ0WFd0eUlSa3hSdk9HZmpXUT09

Meeting ID: 839 4422 8766
Passcode: 416656

*** PLEASE DISPLAY YOUR FAMILY NAME and LEAVE YOUR VIDEO ON during sessions if broadband speed permits.

Mary Lyons, Gerard Kelly,  Úna Feeley, Geraldine Malone, Eithne Deane,  James Mullooly and Bernie Flynn

Jun
15
Tue
Confirmation – Catechetical Programme for Parents
Jun 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Confirmation - Catechetical Programme for Parents

The Partners in the Gospel are delivering three Zoom sessions to parents of children preparing for the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Elphin. The focus of the sessions is on supporting parents in accompanying their children on their faith journey. 

The date for these diocesan gatherings will be Tuesdays June 8, 15 and 22 at 8.00pm.

The Zoom link for these three sessions is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4317252400?pwd=TWhpMlNCL3kxVE1YakNwRUNzZUpadz09
Meeting ID: 431 725 2400
Passcode: Connect

Fina Golden  087 6816821  [email protected]

 

Jun
22
Tue
Confirmation – Catechetical Programme for Parents
Jun 22 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Confirmation - Catechetical Programme for Parents

The Partners in the Gospel are delivering three Zoom sessions to parents of children preparing for the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation in the Diocese of Elphin. The focus of the sessions is on supporting parents in accompanying their children on their faith journey. 

The date for these diocesan gatherings will be Tuesdays June 8, 15 and 22 at 8.00pm.

The Zoom link for these three sessions is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4317252400?pwd=TWhpMlNCL3kxVE1YakNwRUNzZUpadz09
Meeting ID: 431 725 2400
Passcode: Connect

Fina Golden  087 6816821  [email protected]

 

Jul
14
Wed
Medjugorje 2021 – Young Adult Pilgrimage
Jul 14 all-day

 

https://www.elphindiocese.ie/medjugorje2021/

Aug
13
Fri
Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2021
Aug 13 @ 8:00 pm – Aug 15 @ 4:00 pm
Youth 2000 Summer Festival 2021

This year the Youth 2000 Summer Festival will take place both ONLINE and IN PERSON!

The festival is primarily taking place ONLINE! All talks, testimonies, Liturgies, prayer and worship will take place online for the course of the weekend and it is here that you can watch, engage with and participate in the the Summer Festival in its entirety.

However, in line with government and church regulations, this year we are able to add in person elements once again to our Summer Festival.

These in person elements will be held at multiple satellite locations around Ireland with slightly different formats in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to ensure that all activities are in line with relevant government regulations there. 

There are 10 different locations around the country, St Anne’s Church, Sligo being one of them!  Click here for all the information on registration, schedule etc.

Aug
15
Sun
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Aug 15 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday 15th August.  The Rosary will be prayed at 2.30pm and Bishop Kevin will celebrate Mass at 3.00pm in the Basilica.  While people are welcome to attend this Mass, there is very limited capacity in the Basilica and entry is on a first come, first served basis.  The Mass will be streamed live via https://www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live/

Oct
17
Sun
Opening of the Synodal Process @ St Patrick's Church
Oct 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mar
19
Sat
Young Adult Walk
Mar 19 all-day

YOUNG ADULT WALK – 19th March (17+ AGE GROUP) – Join other young adults on a walk from Slish Wood to Creevelea Abbey (10km).  https://sligowalks.ie/walks/slish-wood/  Booking required.  Please contact Frank McGuinness on 087 9880690 or on [email protected]

Jun
1
Wed
Camino de Santiago – Young Adult Pilgrimage (18 – 30 Age Group)
Jun 1 – Jun 10 all-day

Please Click on Picture for Details

Jun
24
Fri
Lough Derg Pilgrimage
Jun 24 – Jun 26 all-day
Aug
10
Wed
Official Diocesan Pilgrimage to Medjugorje – August 2022
Aug 10 – Aug 17 all-day

Please click on picture below for more details

Aug
21
Sun
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Aug 21 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock

Bishop Kevin will lead the annual Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday 21st August, which takes place during the National Novena.  Knock Shrine will be holding a Family Day on the same date with a variety of activities for families. Ceremonies in the Basilica begin with the Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm and Mass at 3.00pm. Details about this year’s Novena can be found at www.knockshrine.ie