Elphin Youth Ministry hosted, what has now become an annual event, the Pre-Leaving Certificate Faith and Life Celebration on Friday 27th April 2012, in Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House.  The event was attended by over three hundred young people from various schools around the diocese.

The annual commemoration of the patron of the diocese of Elphin, St Asicus, will take place on Sunday April 29th at 4.00 pm.  Concelebrated Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Elphin – the chief celebrant Bishop Christopher Jones.  As this is a diocesan event it is hoped that all parishes will be represented.  The special preacher on the evening will  be Rev John Coughlan CC, Roscommon.  Light refreshments will be served afterwards.

As part of the Elphin diocese's programme of preparation for the forthcoming International Eucharistic Congress a short three-session course on the Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will run in each deanery  between May 14th and May 30th.

Bishop Jones has strongly encouraged the participation of parents, grandparents, teachers, Church Volunteers, Parish Pastoral Council representatives and all adults who desire to nourish their faith and learn more about the Eucharist.