August 2022 Message from the Care of Creation Group on Soil

 KILMORE CARE OF CREATION Inspired by LAUDATO SI’, the Encyclical Letter written by Pope Francis ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME   BLESSED ARE THE EYES THAT SEE AND THE EARS THAT HEAR! An Intimate Bond – Humanity and Soil “The seed sown in rich soil is someone who hears the word and understands it; […]

Kilmore Diocesan Appointments 2022

  Upon consultation and reflection upon the pastoral needs of the people of the Diocese of Kilmore, Bishop Martin Hayes has made the following appointments, effective from 3rd September 2022, Very Rev. Donald Hannon, CC Arva to retire. Very Rev. Peter Casey, PP, Kilmore to be CC Drumcor. Very Rev. Oliver O’Reilly, PP Kildallan to be […]

Centuries of Service to Christians in the Holy Land – The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem 

  The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is an ancient Catholic chivalric order of Knighthood, with the Pope as sovereign.  The specific mission of the Order is that of ‘animating zeal in the ecclesial community towards the Land of Jesus and sustaining the Catholic Church and the Christian presence there’. The Order has […]

THE LONG GOODBYE: Practical Advice for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia

Many people living with dementia or caring for them feel as though they are alone. This workshop seeks to provide practical information and support so as to build a bridge of connection and understanding. We will explore each stage of the ‘journey with dementia’ from a person-centred perspective and explain how best to offer support […]

Listen to the Voice of Creation – Pope Francis

 KILMORE CARE OF CREATION Inspired by LAUDATO SI’, the Encyclical Letter written by Pope Francis ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME Pope Francis has established 1 September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, encouraging the Catholic community around the world to pray for our common home. The day is inspired by Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical Laudato Si’, which calls on […]

SAFEGUARDING WATER:  A Sacred Resource and Necessary for Sustaining Life on Planet Earth

 KILMORE CARE OF CREATION Inspired by LAUDATO SI’, the Encyclical Letter written by Pope Francis ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME   Jesus said to her, “If you only knew what God is offering and who it is that is saying to you. ‘Give me a drink’, you would have been the one to ask […]

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE (Updated)

Would you like to leave a better world for our children, grandchildren, and future generations? Would you like to make a positive difference in your community? Would you like to join a vibrant, social group of like-minded people where you can learn more and make new friends? We here in the Diocese of Kilmore are […]

Volunteer Opportunities’ at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Mutomo in Kenya

There are opportunities for volunteers both at the hospital and in the local community. The hospital partners with organisations for volunteer and residency programmes as well as community health programmes such as children and mothers’ initiatives, water and sanitation. They also have volunteers supporting non-clinical components of care such as Monetary & Evaluation and IT. Volunteers […]

The Secrets of Soil – Report on Recent Talk

 KILMORE CARE OF CREATION Inspired by LAUDATO SI’, the Encyclical Letter written by Pope Francis ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME   “Essentially, all life depends upon the soil … There can be no life without soil and no soil without life; they have evolved together.”   Charles E. Kellogg   THE SECRETS OF SOIL   […]

Activities at Knock Shrine: July & August 2022

The HUB at Knock Shrine – Open July & August Parents – Need some time for yourselves? Welcome to the HUB at Knock Shrine, open through July and August, the HUB offers a range of fun activities for children and young people visiting Knock Shrine. From the ARK kids Club for children aged 5 years […]