The Jubilee Year of Mercy will be inaugurated on 8th December 2015, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and will run until 20th November 2016 which is the solemnity of Christ the King.The Holy Door in St. Muredach's Cathedral will be opened by...
Bishop Fleming welcomes first students of The Newman Institute to graduate with degrees. “Adult faith formation is a vital element in the future development of our Catholic faith. Without it many people will fail to discover the richness of our...
Now is a particularly significant time for primary school Religious Education as it marks the introduction of the Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Education Curriculum for Ireland as well as Grow in Love, the new Religious Education programme.The roll...
Encouraging Financial News about the Cathedral Restoration Work. The total amount collected for the Cathedral Restoration work up to the end of September 2015 is €457,913.87. Thank you to all who have fundraised or contributed so generously. The following...
St. Muredach's Cathedral Choir present An Evening of Winter Classics in the Twin Trees Hotel, Ballina in aid of the Cathedral Restoration on Saturday November 28th at 8pm.Also featuring the choir of St. Mary’s Secondary School.Tickets cost €15 and are on sale in the...
Bereavement Care at Knock Shrine. During the month of November those who have lost loved ones know only too well what a lonely and difficult experience it is to deal with grief. At such times it is important to remember two things: one, help is available;...
Bishop Fleming is holding three evenings of reflection on Laudato Si. On Care of our Common Home. They will be held in The Newman Institute, Ballina on Monday, October 19th;The Broadhaven Hotel, Belmullet on Tuesday, October 20th;and in Holy Hill...
The Diocesan Priests' Retreat was held in Star of the Sea Retreat Centre, Mullaghmore in mid October. A trip to Inishmurray was organised and Mass was celebrated on the ancient Christian site.
Since 1926, the Church has traditionally remembered its universal mission during the month of October. This year Mission Sunday will be celebrated globally on 18 October.Bishops have welcomed the message of Pope Francis for Mission Sunday, and for his invitation...
Pope Francis has announced that the next World Meeting of Families will take place in 2018 in Dublin.He made the announcement at the concluding Mass of the World Meeting of Families which ended in Philadelphia this evening. It was the final stage of Pope...