As part of ongoing renovation works, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo, will close after Mass on Monday 6th January 2025, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord and reopen on Wednesday 16th April 2025 for the Mass of Chrism.Work has been underway for some time to repair the roof and to renew...

Music is very much associated with our preparation for Christmas. Some of it is lovely and some of it is “not-so-lovely”. During the past week, I had the pleasure of being present at a concert staged by the Sligo Academy of Music in Summerhill College. It was a really wonderful evening. I was very impressed...

Join us as we begin the Jubilee Year 2025! Click on the image below for details. What is the Jubilee Year? The Jubilee has its origins in an ancient biblical tradition, which is proclaimed in the Book of Leviticus (Lev. 25).  The 50th year is a “sabbath of sabbaths”, a year for releasing slaves, forgiving...

This Sunday, 1 December, to coincide with the first day of Advent, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference will launch the digital 2024 Advent calendar with the theme of Hope on www.catholicbishops.ie   Advent also marks the beginning of the new calendar year for Christians.  The digital Advent calendar offers a distinctive and spiritually enriching way...

Serving the Common Good – Respecting the Person The long-awaited General Election has finally been called, and the candidates have been out campaigning for seats in the 34th Dáil. The exercise of public office is a service to the common good and we are fortunate in Ireland to have so many people who are willing,...

Click here to read the Pastoral Message and Summary of Feedback Audio Recording of Pastoral Message: Audio Recording of the Summary of Feedback:  Click here for A Prayer for the Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin To the Faithful of the Diocese of Achonry and the Diocese of Elphin Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It...

Pope Francis has released his fourth encyclical, Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us), focused on the human and divine love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. “The symbol of the heart has often been used to express the love of Jesus Christ. Some have questioned whether this symbol is still meaningful today. Yet living as...

Click on the image below to view schedule This Autumn, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. This very special, once-in-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms...

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Statement of Bishop Kevin Doran following the publication of the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders I have been reading through the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders. It is not...