Homily of Monsignor Gerard Dolan at the removal of the late Bishop Christopher Jones RIP Monday 21st May 2018, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo   My dear friends in Christ, We are a diocese in mourning as we lament the passing of our much beloved retired bishop, Bishop Christopher Jones, popularly known as Bishop...

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LATE CHRISTOPHER JONES BISHOP OF ELPHIN 3rd March 1936 – 18th May 2018   Sunday 20th May 2018 Reposing at Saint Mary’s Presbytery, Temple Street from 3.00pm – 7.00pm (Everyone is invited to stay on in St Mary’s for light refreshments)  Monday 21st May 2018 Reposing at Saint Mary’s Presbytery, Temple Street...

Bishop Christopher Jones 3rd March 1936 – 18th May 2018 Statement by Bishop Kevin Doran on death of Bishop Christopher Jones – RIP “This is a sad day for all of us in the Diocese of Elphin as the news has broken of the death of our Bishop Emeritus, Christopher Jones. I offer my personal...

Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the Holy Spirit whom we describe in the Creed each week as the “Giver of Life”. We have five days left to do all that we can to protect that Gift of Life. I want to acknowledge the generosity of all those who have worked so hard, through the toughest...

Every human life is beautiful, every human life is precious. Choose Life! www.chooselife2018.ie CHOOSE LIFE NEWSLETTERS FOR DOWNLOAD     Life is precious Amidst all the rich variety of life on earth, human life is cause for special wonder. We alone can contemplate the beauty around us. We alone can create art and music and...

A message from Bishop Kevin Doran for young voters To learn more about the Catholic Church’s teaching on the dignity and value of every human life, see www.chooselife2018.ie

22nd – 25th May – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo  25th – 28th May – Saint Patrick’s Church, Castlerea 28th May – 1st June – Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown 

Bishop Kevin Doran launches the Diocesan Family Day. Pictured at Lough Key Forest Park with the Poirier and Doherty Families, Louise Fitzpatrick Manager of Lough Key Forest Park and members of the organising committee – Tim Donnelly, Evelyn McManus and Eddie Carr (Photo: Liam Reynolds) Bishop Kevin Doran is inviting families across the 37 parishes...

The Board of Management of the College of the Immaculate Conception, Summerhill, Sligo is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Donagher as an additional Deputy Principal for the college.  Mr. Donagher will take up the post in September 2018. The position has been made possible by changes brought about in the 2017 Budget...

Bishop Kevin will host the final two evenings for parishioners around the diocese to explore the LIFE question and to consider how best we can exercise our responsibility as Catholics to respect life and to support women. Clayton Hotel, Sligo on Thursday 19th April at 7.30pm. Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone on Monday 30th April at 7.30pm. All...