CHRISM MASS Holy Thursday 2014. Many young people here have come from different parishes around the diocese to be with us for this Mass today. Some of you have already received Confirmation this year and others will be receiving Confirmation in a few weeks’ time. At Confirmation you will be anointed with the oil of […]
Statement of Bishop Leo O’Reilly, Bishop of Kilmore regarding the sentencing, on 12th March, of Father Andrew Gerard Kearns. Father Andrew Gerard Kearns, a priest of the Diocese of Kilmore, pleaded guilty to five charges of indecent assault of minors in Cavan Circuit Court on 26th November 2013. These offences date back to the mid […]
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2014 This Sunday marks the end of Church Unity Octave. The annual week of prayer for Christian Unity concludes this evening with an ecumenical prayer service in the Church of Ireland. The new bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, Bishop Ferran Glenfield, will be preaching and you are all most welcome […]
NEW YEAR MESSAGE 2014 Leo O’Reilly, Bishop of Kilmore I wish all our people of the diocese of Kilmore, at home and abroad, a very happy and peaceful New Year and every blessing in the year ahead.In his Message for the World Day of Peace – January 1st – Pope Francis gives us a beautiful […]
Child Safeguarding Statement by Bishop Leo O’Reilly Bishop of Kilmore 3 November 2013 The policy of the diocese of Kilmore is that in all matters relating to child safeguarding, the safety and welfare of children are an overriding concern. It is in that context that I deeply regret to say that I have received a […]
Homily at the Funeral Mass of Fr. Edward Burns. Fr Eddie Burns spent the last 8 years of his ministry here in Maudabawn and it was his wish that, when he died, he would be brought to repose in this church and that his funeral Mass would be celebrated here. And we are carrying out […]
STATEMENT BY BISHOP LEO O’REILLY ON THE APPOINTMENT OF FR. FRANCIS DUFFY AS BISHOP OF ARDAGH AND CLONMACNOIS I warmly welcome the appointment of Fr Francis Duffy of the diocese of Kilmore to be Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois to succeed Bishop Colm O’Reilly. I congratulate Bishop Colm on completing a very long and profoundly […]
FUNERAL MASS FR PATRICK SULLIVAN “The Spirit of the Lord has been given to me, for the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to bring Good News to the poor.” These words from the prophet Isaiah in the first reading give us the key to Fr Paddy Sullivan’s life, as a man, a […]
KILMORE PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK 16 JUNE 2013Bishop Leo O’Reilly Earlier this year I asked all our priests to encourage people to take part in this year’s pilgrimage to Knock Shrine as part of their celebration of the Year of Faith. I am delighted to see so many people here today and also happy that our […]
MASS FOR THE DEDICATION OF THE MISSIONARY CROSS AT THE SITE OF THE HOLY ROSARY CONVENT, KILLESHANDRA 9 JUNE 2013 Next year will be the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary in Killeshandra by Bishop Joseph Shanahan. The Bishop of Kilmore at the time was Patrick Finnegan, who […]
