Homilies and Addresses
Message – to consecrated woman and men gathered at Cuisle, Dunamon, Co. Roscommon, Saturday 3rd October 2015 (Bishop Kevin Doran)
I welcome you to this gathering, in the name of all the people of the diocese. I could begin by thanking you for all that you do in the diocese, in education, in the care of the sick, in parish ministry, in working with migrants and in supporting prayer ministry. But this is just what...
Homily – Travellers from the Decapolis – “Be Opened!”, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sunday 6th September 2015 (Bishop Kevin Doran)
On the face of it, today’s Gospel reading seems to be “just another healing” in the ministry of Jesus. But, of course, there is no such thing as “just another healing” for the person who is healed. This man was a human being, a person like ourselves. It is, perhaps worth noting that this miracle...
Address – to the Young Adult Volunteers at the end of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2015, 1st September 2015 (Bishop Kevin Doran)
I want to begin by thanking you for being here. I know you have enjoyed it, but I imagine you were also challenged by aspects of your mission. I will begin by sharing with you some words from St John. “We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard...
Homily – “Always and Everywhere Giving Thanks – The Gift of the Family”, Knock Novena, Sunday 16th August 2015 (Bishop Kevin Doran)
Giving thanks is a central theme in the writing and preaching of St. Paul. I think it comes, in the first place, from a deep down sense of gratitude for everything that God has done in his own life and especially for the experience of the Risen Jesus. Today, St. Paul encourages us, “always and...
Homily – on the occasion of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2015, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sunday 16th August 2015 (Bishop Kevin Doran)
(For English translation, see below) Seachtain iontach don Bhia, don Cheol agus don Chairdeas Seachtain iontach a bhí ann i Sligeach don cheol, don bhia agus d’athnuachan cairdis. Tá bia mar íomhá lárnach sna sleachta ón Scrioptúr ar an Domhnach seo, agus sinn ag leanúint sraith sleachta Soiscéil ó theagasc Íosa mar gheall ar Arán...
Homily for Mass at Tobernalt Holy Well in Carraroe, Co Sligo
Bishop Kevin celebrated Mass at Tobernalt Holy Well in Carraroe, Co Sligo on Sunday 26th July 2015 at 11am. It was televised on RTE 1 Television The Generosity of God Celebrating Mass out here under the trees, gathered around the Holy Well, puts us in a good position to imagine the atmosphere in the wilderness,...
Pope Francis: Sociological Analysis or Evangelical Discernment – Address at Percy French Summer School
One Pope, Many Profiles It is always easy to say Yes to an invitation like this when it is some distance off but, like many people I suspect, I find it hard to focus the mind until the time draws near. So it happened that, a few weeks ago, I sat down and began to...
Referendum Result – Bishop Kevin’s Pastoral Message to the People of the Diocese of Elphin
The outcome of the Marriage Referendum is clear and decisive. While I am personally disappointed by the result, I very much welcome the fact that so many people voted. It seems that many people voted YES as a way of showing their acceptance and their love for friends and family members who are gay. Large...
Pastoral Statement Of Bishop Kevin Doran On The Marriage Referendum
“When the Time comes, you will Receive the Holy Spirit and you will be my Witnesses” (Acts 1:8) Download Pastoral Statement Dear sisters and brothers in Christ. Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. It is, in a sense an ending. It also marks the beginning of our mission as Church in the concrete circumstances of the...
Homily for Admission to Candidacy
Homily for Admission to Candidacy Bishop Kevin Doran Sunday 24th May 2015, St Angela’s College, Sligo Those who heard the teaching of the Apostles in Jerusalem were gathered for the Passover. They came from all over the then known world and we are told that they each heard the teaching of the Apostles in their...