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Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran at the Ordination to Priesthood of Fr John Mahony
My father used often say, “the longest way round is the shortest way home”. John Mahony set out on his vocational journey in 1976. He completed his formation with the Kiltegan Missionaries and was ordained a deacon in 1982, after which he spent two years as a missionary in Malawi. From then on he took...
Catholic Bishops: “Welcoming Vaccines for the Common Good”
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference welcomes the encouraging news that a number of vaccines for COVID-19 are at an advanced stage of preparation and are likely to be available for use in the near future. The Catholic Church recognises that safe and effective vaccination is an essential aspect of the prevention of disease. We are...
“Keep Christ at the Centre of Christmas”: A message from the Irish bishops
With the beginning of Advent last Sunday, preparations have begun in earnest in parishes across the country for the celebration of Christmas – albeit in a very different context this year. Priests working with Parish Pastoral Councils are making decisions at a local level on how best to celebrate Christmas in a safe manner. We...
Online Advent Calendar 2020
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...
Father Ray Browne – RIP
Fr Raymond Browne, known to his friends as Ray or Remy, was born on 1st September 1928 in Sligo, but served most of his sixty six years as a priest, “south of the Curlews” in Co. Roscommon. Having completed his secondary education at Summerhill College, Ray went to St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth in 1947 and,...
The Lord is Our Hope – A Message from Bishop Kevin
Last January, we had never heard of COVID-19 and, as usual, we wished one another a Happy New Year. Back then we were “innocent” and we had no idea what was coming down the tracks. It has been, without doubt a very difficult and stressful year. Many people have lost loved ones and a great...
November Service of Prayer from the Cathedral
November Service of Prayer and Remembrance for the Dead and the Bereaved will be led by Bishop Kevin in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo this Sunday 1st November at 3pm. We invite all to join us to pray for those who have died during the year and to comfort the bereaved in...
Prayers at Home with Gathering for Mass is not Possible
We are sorry that we can’t welcome you to Mass just now. We encourage you to continue nourishing your faith until we can gather again. In addition to the celebration of Mass online or on local radio, the following resources, may be of help. Prayers at Home https://www.elphindiocese.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Prayers-At-Home-When-Gathering-for-Mass-is-Not-Possible.pdf Video Resources https://www.elphindiocese.ie/programme-prayer-resources/ Mass Schedule – Online ...
Try Alpha! – Alpha Course For Adults – Online
Elphin Diocese – Try Alpha! Try Alpha! An On-line Alpha Course for Adults Alpha is designed to help participants discover the basics of our Christian faith and grow in a deeper personal relationship with God. Beginning Monday 2nd November @ 8pm Running for 10 consecutive weeks each Monday evening at 8pm, allowing for a 3...
Care at the End of Life – Pastoral Message
Samaritanus Bonus (The Good Samaritan) was published on 22 September by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. This document discusses end of life care, and its key message is that euthanasia is incompatible with care at the end of life. Bishops welcomed the timely publication of Samaritanus Bonus and reflected on this important...
