WHAT IS THE OCIA? The Catholic Church always welcomes those interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which people enter into the fullness of the Catholic Faith through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. These are the Sacraments of Initiation of...

Jubilee Mass Registration for the Jubilee of Marriages Mass on Sunday 19th October at 2.30pm has now closed. Couples who wish to attend are asked to email [email protected] with the full names of the couple and the anniversary they are celebrating this year.  The Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception,...

As we approach the 10th anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, parish communities are invited to join in a conversation, with prayer and reflection, about the world we live in. This initiative is organised and delivered by the Partners in the Gospel catechist group. Please join them as they explore how we...

“Future generations will never forgive us if we miss the opportunity to protect our common home. We have inherited a garden; we must not leave a desert for our children.” Joint statement from Pope Francis, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury. Peace with Creation This year’s Season of Creation has as its...

In this Jubilee Year, as we are called to be “Pilgrims of Hope”, special emphasis is placed on the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  You are invited to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in parishes throughout the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin on Sunday 14th September between 5.00pm and 6.00pm with visiting priests available in the Parish...

As we journey together through this Jubilee Year of Hope, we, the Irish Bishops, warmly invite all Catholics to reflect on the profound gift of Sunday Mass.  This special year offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the heart of our faith and, for those who have been away, to return with renewed joy to the...

The Achonry and Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to knock will take place on Sunday 17th August 2025.  There will be also the Family Day on the same date offering various activities for families with children of all ages. We extend a particular welcome to our Altar Servers and their families. More info about the Family Day visit...

Gaza: “Words are not enough!” – Irish Bishops call for solidarity at parish level Bishops stated the following concerning the humanitarian disaster in Gaza: “In Gaza people are starving and adequate aid is being denied; it seems clear that famine is being used as a weapon of war.  Already over 600,000 Palestinians have been displaced....

Download Day for Life 2025 Parish Resource Pack here Day for Life 15 June 2025 – Message For as long as history has been written, the world has never been without struggle and suffering. Through the lens of television and social media, however, the suffering of the whole world appears on our personal devices. Many...

The National Pilgrimage for Life, organised by the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, will be celebrated on Saturday 21st June in Knock Shrine with Mass at 3.00pm in the Basilica. Anointing of the Sick will take place during Mass. Main celebrant and homilist will be Bishop Martin Hayes.  Speaking about the...