Glenfarne Parish Harvest Celebrations

Care of Creation Harvest Celebrations in St. Michael’s Church and St. Mary’s Church, Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim This weekend saw ‘gifts in abundance’ laid at the altars of St. Mary’s and St. Michael’s Churches in Glenfarne, Co. Leitrim.  During the celebratory Masses, beautiful displays of fruits of the fields and hedges, produce from gardens and tunnels and fodder […]

Tiny Forest Initiative on Diocesan Grounds

  Kilmore Care of Creation Group are working in partnership to give nature a helping hand on the grounds of The Conaty Centre, Cavan.   The Tiny Forest Initiative entered its second phase last Saturday morning with the preparation of a 5 square metre site for planting with native trees.  This LEADER funded initiative saw a […]

Kilmore Delegates Attend Pre-Synodal Assembly in Kilkenny

Kilmore Delegates at Recent Pre-Synodal Assembly in Kilkenny:  Seán Coll, Martina Gilmartin, Saoirse O’Reilly, Savina Donohoe, Jamie Finnigan, and Bishop Martin Hayes Photo courtesy of John McElroy Photography Over 230 delegates from parishes, dioceses, religious orders and lay associations, from across the island of Ireland, attended the Pre-Synodal Assembly in Kilkenny on Saturday 18 October […]

Accord Pre-Marriage Courses in Kilmore Diocese 2026

The dates for Accord Pre-Marriage Courses in the Diocese of Kilmore during 2026 are as follows: Friday 6 February                                      7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 7 February                                10.00am – 5.00pm   Friday 10 April                                            7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 11 April                                      10.00am – 5.00pm   Friday 9 October                                      7.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday 10 October                                10.00am – 5.00pm Courses […]

Kilmore Care of Creation Latest “Earth Matters” Bulletin

Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness (To Autumn by John Keats)   We have reached the end of the Season of Creation, a special time dedicated to raising greater awareness among ourselves and the public at large of the importance of respecting and caring for God’s Creation.  This is more urgent now than ever as […]

Diocesan Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage to Rome – November 2025

  A Diocesan Jubilee Year of Hope Pilgrimage to Rome led by Bishop Martin Hayes will take place from Thursday 20 to Wednesday 26 November 2025 inclusive. THERE ARE STILL A NUMBER OF PLACES AVAILABLE ON THIS PILGRIMAGE. Bookings for the pilgrimage are now being accepted. Should you wish to proceed with booking a place (or […]

Work continues at the Cathedral’s Wildflower Area

Volunteers from the Kilmore Care of Creation Group carried out seed saving, scything and seed sowing at the wildflower area on the grounds of the Cathedral of Saints Patrick and Felim in Cavan on Thursday 18 September last.   Scything a wildflower meadow is the best method as it offers a deeper connection to the […]

New Diocesan Director of Safeguarding & Training

The Diocese of Kilmore wishes to announce the appointment of Ms Ann Brady as Diocesan Director of Safeguarding and Training.  with effect from the week beginning 1st September 2025.   Sr Suzie Duffy IBVM , former Director of Safeguarding & Training and Designated Liaison Person, is now responsible for Garda Vetting for Parishes and the Diocese.  

Diocesan Participation in Knock Youth Leadership Programme

  The Knock Youth Leadership Programme was created in response to young people expressing a sense of being lost in their faith after completing school-based religious education. Wanting to offer meaningful support, they set out to help young people explore their faith in a fun, safe, and engaging environment within their own parishes. In partnership […]

Return to Nature Presentation at St. Michael’s National School, Glenfarne

On 6th August last, Rebeccah Cogan, Biodiversity Officer for Leitrim County Council, visited St. Michael’s National School, Glenfarne, to deliver an engaging and informative Return to Nature presentation.  .   The event opened with a reflective and inspiring prayer from Laudato Si’, led by Fr. Oliver Kelly.  Rebeccah then addressed the assembled members of the […]