Calendar

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.   

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.