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Canonisation of Mother Teresa – September 4th

Canonisation of Mother Teresa – September 4th

 On Sunday September 4th, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be declared a Saint of the Church by Pope Francis on the eve of the 19th anniversary of her death.The Vatican’s Philatelic and Numismatic Office has unveiled a special postage stamp which it is...

Killala and Achonry Pilgrims in Lourdes

Killala and Achonry Pilgrims in Lourdes

Pilgrims from Killala and Achonry are enjoying their annual pilgrimage to Lourdes.Bishop John Fleming and Bishop Brendan Kelly are leading the pilgrimage.Special thanks to Fr. Tom Doherty (Killala) and Fr. John Maloney (Achonry) for all their work in organising the...

17 Students Graduate from Foundation in Counselling

17 Students Graduate from Foundation in Counselling

 On Wednesday evening August 16th, Bishop John Fleming presented Certificates to 17 students who successfully completed the one-year Foundation in Counselling at The Newman Institute, Ballina.Special thanks to Dr. John Canavan (course director) and Mr. Cathal...

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum in Krakow

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum in Krakow

St. Muredach's Cathedral Schola Cantorum recently visited the Polish city of Krakow where they sang at Mass in the Church of Ss. Peter and Paul.They also performed a concert in the church after the celebration of the Eucharist.Follow the links below to view...

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum

St. Muredach’s Cathedral Schola Cantorum

 Best wishes to the members of St. Muredach's Cathedral Schola Cantorum who will visit Krakow, Poland.On Sunday July 10th, they will have the privilege of singing at 6pm Mass and giving a short recital afterwards in the beautiful church of Sts Peter and Paul in...

Congratulations to our Jubilarians

Congratulations to our Jubilarians

  Congratulations and best wishes to our Jubilarians of 2016Monsignor Martin Keveny - Golden Jubilee of OrdinationCanon John George McHale - Golden Jubilee of OrdinationFr. Michael Foody - Ruby Jubilee of OrdinationFr. Michael Reilly - Silver Jubilee of...

Knock Family Centre – Family Focus Week 2016

Knock Family Centre – Family Focus Week 2016

 A special feature this year is the blessing of a new remembrance garden, dedicated to the memory of all deceased children, which will take place on Saturday July 9th at 2pm. We have over 700 children enrolled in our book of remembrance and this will be a very...

Launch of ‘Laudato Si’ – Be a link in the Chain for Change

Launch of ‘Laudato Si’ – Be a link in the Chain for Change

       Caring for the Earth'Laudato Si' Please join us in this Celebration and Launch of 'Laudato Si' by Bishop John Fleming Erris Midsummer's Night Tuesday June 21st, 2016 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Grounds of the Parochial House, Belmullet (weather...

Bishop Fleming Launches Fr. Brendan Hoban’s New Book

Bishop Fleming Launches Fr. Brendan Hoban’s New Book

  Bishop John Fleming launched Fr. Brendan Hoban's new book, Telling the Story, A Dictionary of Killala Clergy on Thursday June 2nd.The launch was organised by the Diocese of Killala and was held in the Newman Institute, Ballina.Telling the Story, A Dictionary of...

World Meeting of Families 2018

World Meeting of Families 2018

  Pope Francis has decided that the World Meeting of Families will be held in Dublin on 22 to 26 August 2018, with the theme “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World”.The announcement of the date and theme for the 9th World Meeting of Families (WMF) was...