Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s Homily at the Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests of Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan, 16 November 2011 During the past year, you’ll recall, Brother Gerard Smith published his book containing all the names and biographical details of the religious sisters and brothers from the diocese for the past 150 years. […]
Homily of Bishop Leo O’Reilly at the Funeral Mass of Canon Liam Gaffney St Ninnidh’s Church, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh, 15 October 2011 The Word of God in the Mass today proclaims a message of hope in the face of death. The prophet Isaiah speaks of a heavenly banquet of rich food and fine wines, […]
Child Safeguarding Statement by Bishop Leo O’Reilly Bishop of Kilmore 24 September 2011 The policy of the Diocese of Kilmore is that, in all matters relating to child safeguarding, the safety and welfare of children must be our paramount concern. It is in this context that I wish to inform you that I have received complaints […]
Seanmóir an tEaspag Leo Ó’Raghallaigh Aifreann Na Fleidhe Ardeaglais N. Pádraig agus Feidhlimid, An Cabhán 21 Lúnasa 2011 A phobal Dé: Is iontach an seachtain í seo i saol bhaile an Chabáin. Tá na sluaite daoine anseo agus bhí i rith na seacthtaine. ‘Sé an rud a tharraing an oiread sin daoine anseo ná grá don […]
Child Safeguarding Statement by Bishop Leo O’Reilly Bishop of Kilmore 14 August 2011 The policy of the Diocese of Kilmore is that, in all matters relating to child safeguarding, the safety and welfare of children must be our paramount concern. It is in this context that I wish to inform you that I have […]
Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s Homily post the Murphy Report on Cloyne Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan 31st July 2011, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time I’m reluctant to talk about the Cloyne report today. You have probably heard more than enough about it already. I was away on holidays when the report came out […]
Statement by Bishop Leo O’Reilly on the publication of the Cloyne Report I welcome the publication of the report of the Commission of Investigation into the handling by Church and State authorities of allegations and suspicions of child sexual abuse against a number of clerics in the Diocese of Cloyne. My first thoughts are […]
Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s Homily at the Golden Jubilee Mass for Fr Patrick Sullivan St Osnat’s Church, Glencar, Co. Leitrim, 8th July 2011 We have something wonderful to celebrate today – 50 years of dedicated priestly ministry by a priest whose qualities are as exceptional as they are understated. Fr Paddy Sullivan was ordained a priest for […]
Homily of Bishop Leo O’Reilly Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) The Cathedral of SS Patrick and Felim, Cavan, 26th June 2011 The feast we mark today, the Body and Blood of Christ, is a celebration of praise and thanks to God for the wonderful gift of the Eucharist to […]
Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s Homily at the Rededication of St Dympna’s Church Lavey, Co. Cavan, 12th June 2011 On the feast of Pentecost the Holy Spirit came down on the apostles and disciples of Jesus who were gathered in the upper room after Jesus ascended into heaven. During his life Jesus had brought this band […]
