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Christmas Vineyard pays tribute to 25 years of Brazil Mission

Christmas Vineyard pays tribute to 25 years of Brazil Mission

The Christmas edition of the Killala Diocesan Vineyard Magazine will be available in all parishes this weekend and includes news and articles from parishes across the diocese. It also includes a special article on the Killala Diocesan Mission in Brazil as it...

Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

Please click here for Advent Calendar 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...

John Henry Newman: A Saint for our time? – An Open Lecture

John Henry Newman: A Saint for our time? – An Open Lecture

To celebrate the canonisation of John Henry Newman,  the Newman Institute invites you to an Open Lecture,  John Henry Newman: A Saint for our time? by Fr. Brendan Hoban, Diocesan Historian, Writer and Broadcaster. Venue: The Newman Institute, Ballina Date:...

Bishop Fleming’s SVP Christmas Appeal 2019

Bishop Fleming’s SVP Christmas Appeal 2019

Pope Francis recently challenged all of us with regard to our concern for the poor.  Quoting Psalm 34, “this poor one cried out and the Lord heard”, the Pope then went on to ask, “How is it that God in Heaven can hear the cries of the poor but so many people...

Bereavement Course – Newman Institute

Bereavement Course – Newman Institute

A four week Bereavement Course will be delivered at the Newman Institute, Ballina, on Thursdays, November 7th, 14, 21st and 28th at 8.00pm. The course will be facilitated by Monica Morley, Director of Knock Family Centre and Broadcaster.

Day for Life

Day for Life

About Day For Life Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition.  This year’s Day...

Dr. Mary McAleese to address ACP Conference

Dr. Mary McAleese to address ACP Conference

The Association of Catholic priests will host a conference entitled "Women and the Church - Equality of opportunity?" on Saturday, October 5th. Please click here for full details.

Pope’s appeal to pray, reflect and act to safeguard creation

Pope’s appeal to pray, reflect and act to safeguard creation

“Now is the time to rediscover our vocation as children of God, brothers and sisters, and stewards of creation.” Those were the Pope’s words in a message released for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is observed on 1 September. Taking...