Homilies and Addresses
Homily for World Peace Day, the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God
Homily for World Peace Day on January 1st, the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God Bishop Kevin Doran Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo, Thursday 1st January 2015 The Italians, who are well known for their love of food, have a tradition of serving lentils just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Lentils, apparently, are...
Homily for Christmas Midnight Mass
Homily for Christmas Midnight Mass Bishop Kevin Doran Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 24th December 2014 “A child has been born for us, a son given to us, authority rests upon his shoulders. And he is named wonder counsellor, mighty God, everlasting father, prince of peace”. These words of the prophet Isaiah are words written...
Homily of Bishop Kevin at the Funeral Mass for Fr. Thomas Garvey
Homily of Bishop Kevin at the Funeral Mass for Fr. Thomas Garvey 12th December 2014, Glinsk, Co. Galway I have been assured by the Vicar General of Hobart in Tazmania that, as we gather here in Glinsk for the funeral Mass of Fr. Tom, he is being remembered at Vigil Masses throughout that diocese, in...
Homily of Bishop Kevin at the Advent Retreat of Youth 2000
Homily of Bishop Kevin at the Advent Retreat of Youth 2000 Saturday 12th December 2014, Newbridge College It is really good to be with you here to celebrate your Advent retreat. In both of our Scripture readings, we meet the prophet Elijah. As we will see, he was very closely associated in the minds of...
Homily at Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Sligo (launch of Pastoral Letter, “A Future Full of Hope”)
Homily of Bishop Kevin at Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Sligo Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday 23rd November 2014 (Pastoral Letter, “A Future Full of Hope”) As you probably know, the whole calendar of the Church is based on the life of Jesus and on his ministry. It begins in Advent as Mary prepares for...
A Future Full of Hope – Pastoral Letter
In November 2014, Bishop Kevin issued a pastoral letter on education – Click here for Pastoral Letter – A Future Full of Hope A Future Full of Hope A Pastoral Letter from Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin Since becoming Bishop of Elphin in July 2014, I have had the opportunity to visit quite a few parishes...
Homily at Mass for the Deceased Past-Pupils and Staff of CBC Monkstown Park
Homily at Mass for the Deceased Past-Pupils and Staff of CBC Monkstown Park Bishop Kevin Doran St Patrick’s Church, Monkstown, Co Dublin, Sunday 16th November 2014 I’m very happy to be here this morning to offer this Mass for the deceased past-pupils and staff of CBC Monkstown Park. They include quite a number of people who played...
Homily for the 70th Anniversary Celebrations of the Pioneer Centre at Kiltoom
Homily for the 70th Anniversary Celebrations of the Pioneer Centre at Kiltoom Bishop Kevin Doran Friday 14th November 2014 I am delighted to be with you this evening to celebrate this 70th Anniversary of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association in the parish of Kiltoom and Cam. It is providential that we celebrate the anniversary on...
Bishop Kevin Celebrates Mass at Castlerea Prison
Bishop Kevin Celebrates Mass at Castlerea Prison Sunday 26th October 2014 “I am delighted to be here with you for Mass this morning. Like many people, I’ve passed the gate of Castlrea Prison many times but this is my first visit. I also bring you greetings from Pope Francis. When I was appointed bishop, he...
Homily at Mass for the Initiation of the 5th Centenary of the Birth of St Teresa of Avila
Homily at Mass for the Initiation of the 5th Centenary of the Birth of St Teresa of Avila Bishop Kevin Doran St. Teresa’s Church, Clarendon Street, Dublin, 15th October 2014 St. Teresa of Avila tends to be associated in the minds of many people, with mystical experiences, with great spiritual struggles and with consolations in...
