You are invited to the Mass of Chrism which will be celebrated in St. Muredach's Cathedral on Tuesday March 22nd, 2016 at 6.30p.m.Bishop John Fleming, the people and priests of Killala Diocese will gather to celebrate the Mass of Chrism, during which the priests...
According to Patrician scholar, Máire B. de Paor, the evidence of St Patrick's Confession favours Silva Focluti, the Wood of Fochaill, on the western shore of Killala Bay, as the location of the six years Patrick spent in captivity in Ireland. If that's...
A spectacular mosaic depicting the Apparition at Knock in 1879, was unveiled at Our Lady’s Basilica at Knock Shrine on Sunday 28 February. The mosaic, illustrated by well-known Irish artist PJ Lynch, depicts in incredible detail the Apparition scene, as described by...
Lent begins on Wednesday 10 February 2016.The Meaning of Lent The English word ‘Lent’ comes from the Anglo-Saxon word Lencten, meaning ‘Spring’. In other languages the word comes from the Latin, Quadragesima – a period of 40 days. In the Christian tradition the...
In his message for Lent 2016, which begins on 10 February, Pope Francis has asked us to live Lent more intensely as a privileged moment to celebrate and experience God’s mercy. He said: “God’s mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience...
Pastoral Letter-Holy Year Jubilee of Mercy
Bishop John Fleming has opened the Door of Mercy in St. Muredach's Cathedral. In his Pastoral Letter to the people and priests of Killala Diocese, Bishop Fleming said: "By making this year a Year of Mercy Pope Francis is also saying to each one of us; no matter...
The Jubilee Year of Mercy commenced on December 8th, 2015 and will conclude on Sunday November 20th, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King. Pope Francis opened the Door of Mercy in St. Peter's Basilica on December 8th, and bishops in every diocese will open a...
On Friday evening November 20th, Bishop John Fleming was the Principal Celebrant at Mass to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Enniscrone. Bishop John celebrated Mass with the priests of the parish, Fr. Eddie Rogan C.C....
Bishop John Fleming will be the Principal Celebrant at concelebrated Mass on Friday November 20th, 2015 at 8.00pm as the local parish community celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the Church of Our Lady Assumed Into Heaven, Enniscrone.All are welcome for this...