News & Events

Diocesan Launch of Fr. Brendan Hoban’s New Book

Diocesan Launch of Fr. Brendan Hoban’s New Book

The Diocese of Killala invites you to a launch by Bishop John Fleming of Fr. Brendan Hoban's new book, Telling the Story, A Dictionary of Killala Clergy in the Newman Institute, Ballina on Thursday June 2nd, 2016 at 8.00pm. All welcome.Refreshments will be served.

Rejoice Gospel Choir Concert

Rejoice Gospel Choir Concert

  Rejoice Gospel Choir are holding a Fund Raising Concert for St. Muredach's Cathedral Restoration Fund on Friday 20th May in Twin Trees Hotel Ballina at 8.00pm.   Tickets are €12 and are available from the Parish Office 096-70555.  All welcome!

Emigrant Pack 2016

Emigrant Pack 2016

  The Emigrant Information Pack 2016, produced by the Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants and containing practical information which will assist emigrants in making informed decisions and support them while they are away, is now available to download.Click...

World Communications Day – Sunday May 8th, 2016

World Communications Day – Sunday May 8th, 2016

  The 50th World Day of Social Communications Day will be formally celebrated on 8 May 2016 – the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord – which falls on the Sunday before Pentecost Sunday. Pope Francis has chosen Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful...

Amoris Laetitia – The Joy of Love

Amoris Laetitia – The Joy of Love

 The second Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis was published on Friday 8 April 2016.Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) is Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family.Amoris Laetitia runs to 261 pages and is divided into nine chapters...

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

 He is not here, for he has risen as he said. Matthew 28:6Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated on March 27th, 2016.We rejoice at the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ.We celebrate the great mystery of our faith.Christ is Risen. Alleluia! He is Risen indeed!...

The Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday

The Easter Vigil – Holy Saturday

 The Easter Vigil will be celebrated on Holy Saturday, March 26th, 2016. Please check your local parish bulletin for details.The Easter Vigil is the oldest vigil in Christianity. The people of God rejoice at the Resurrection of Christ.The celebration of Holy...

The Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – Good Friday

The Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – Good Friday

 The Liturgy of the Lord's Passion will be celebrated on Good Friday, March 25th, 2016. Please check your parish bulletin for details.On Good Friday, we meditate on the passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ.During the liturgy, the final hours and events in...

Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Mass of the Lord’s Supper

The Mass of the Lord's Supper will be celebrated on Holy Thursday, March 24th. Please check your local parish bulletin for details.The celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper recalls the institution of the Eucharist, the Priesthood, and the great example of...

Palm Sunday – March 20th, 2016

Palm Sunday – March 20th, 2016

 Palm Sunday will be celebrated on March 20th, 2016.Please check your local parish bulletin for details.On Palm Sunday we commemorate the Lord's entry into Jerusalem, when people welcomed him, and waving palm branches, sang "Hosanna".Palm Sunday marks the...