The first day of Advent heralds the beginning of the Catholic Church’s new year.  Advent (from ‘ad-venire’ in Latin or “to come to”) is the Church season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to the celebration of Christmas.  Advent is a time of spiritual preparation for the Lord’s coming at Christmas.  Advent also...

You are invited to join Aid to the Church in Need on Wednesday November 28th to ‘Make a stand for Faith & Freedom’ by wearing red, praying red and lighting red to remember our suffering, persecuted BUT not forgotten Christian brothers and sisters throughout the world. Many churches & public buildings will be lit up...

Mass of Thanksgiving for the Harvest was celebrated in St.Brigid’s Church, Highwood in Geevagh Parish on Tuesday, October 23rd. 2018. Bishop Kevin and Bishop Agapitus, visiting from the Diocese of Kumba, Cameroon, were given a warm welcome.  Thanks to Ms.Joan McLoughlin, Kilmactranny NS, for all her work in relation to the Green Flag project. 

The Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony in the Diocese of Elphin took place in the College of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo on the 24th October 2018. Fifty Three young people received Papal Cross, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. The ceremony was attended by Bishop Kevin Doran, Mr Barry McMahon (Representing the Knights of Saint...

This Sunday, 7th October, is Day for Life, celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The focus this year is human trafficking.  The Catholic community can make...

On Friday last, 28th September 2018, Bishop Kevin presented Sr Patricia Tomlinson RSM with an honour from Pope Francis Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice in recognition of her for the Diocese of Elphin. Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice is conferred for distinguished service to the church by lay people and clergy. Sr Patricia is a member of...

Read Pope Francis’ Homilies, Speeches and Addresses on the occassion of his visit to Ireland for the 9th World Meeting of Families 25 – 26 August 2018.      

Safeguarding Children – Message of Bishop Kevin to the People of Elphin Diocese I welcome the Letter of Pope Francis to the People of God (20th August 2018), on the question of the important responsibility that we, as Church, have for the safeguarding of children. I welcome also the comments which he made on the safeguarding...

Le Chéile le Críost! Celebrations in the Diocese of Elphin for the opening of the World Meeting of Families 2018 on Tuesday 21st August Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo at 7.00pm  Bishop Kevin welcomes Bishop Ferran Glenfield, Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, who will preach the homily.  Music by Sligo Cathedral Choir, under the...

DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS 2018 Bishop Kevin has announced the following appointments: Fr. Michael Donnelly PP Drumcliff-Maugherow has retired. Canon Thomas Hever VG, returning from sabbatical leave, has been appointed PP Drumcliff-Maugherow, effective 1st July 2018. Fr. Martin Mulvaney PP Ss Peter and Paul’s, Athlone to be PP Kilglass and Rooskey, replacing Fr. Kevin Fallon who will...