Countdown underway for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon From 1-6 August this year, World Youth Day will take place in Lisbon, where young people from all over the world will come together for a festival of faith with Pope Francis. An estimated three million people...
Background On 14 April, following his public address in front of Saint Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina, Co Mayo, the President of the United States of America, Mr Joe Biden, was received into the Cathedral by Bishop John Fleming, Bishop of Killala. During his...
He is not here, for he has risen as he said. Matthew 28:6 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! Alleluia, Alleluia! Wishing you a peaceful and blessed...
The Easter Vigil will be celebrated on Holy Saturday, April 8th, 2023. 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 Thursday,...
The Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion will be celebrated on Good Friday, April 7th, 2023. 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 the...
The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Holy Thursday, April 6th. Please check your local parish bulletin for details. The celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper recalls the great example of service Jesus left us in the Washing of the Feet. At the...
Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 9, 2023. Pope Francis emphasises that, as we journey through the season of Lent, ‘God never tires of forgiving us’ (Evangelii Gaudium The Joy of the Gospel). The faithful are asked to offer up their fasting, prayer,...
On February 21st, 65 parishioners from across the Diocese of Killala commenced the Certificate in Lay Leadership: Theology, Culture and Ministry at The Newman Institute. Bishop John Fleming launches the new Certificate in Lay Leadership. Historic Day for the Diocese...
Bishop John Fleming was delighted to welcome the Ukrainian Community to his home last week for a special service of prayer and remembrance to mark the First Anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. 500 trees were planted to symbolise the welcome and inclusion of the...
The Diocese of Killala has invited the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church (National Board) to conduct a Review of our Child Safeguarding and Protection practices between the 13th and 15th of February, 2023. If you have any views about the...