“Can we at least put priesthood back on the menu in our families and in our parishes, as a valid and worthwhile life-choice, alongside all the other ways in which people are called by God”.   For some years now, we seem to have been living in a time of massive upheaval such as the...

Sunday 30th March 2025, Cathedral of the Annunciation and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen “Belonging to the Church means being part of the one People of God, composed of people and communities living in concrete times and places”. Over the past twelve months, I have begun to learn a bit more about the Diocese of Achonry, its...

Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran at Mass to mark the Conclusion of the Visit of the Relics of Saint Bernadette to Ireland Tuesday 5th November 2024 Church of the Risen Christ, Kiltoom, Co Roscommon  Je souhaite la bienvenu a vous, Pere Michel Dubanes, Recteur du Sanctuaire de Lourdes, pour etre ici avec nous ce matin...

Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran for the Dedication of the Oratory at Coláiste Chiaráin, Athlone Monday 9th September 2024  – Feast of St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise   We had originally intended holding this celebration in May, but ….”the best laid plans …”. Sometimes, when things don’t work out, it can be providential. So, we gather...

At the beginning of our liturgy this evening, we celebrated a simple but beautiful ritual, which is as old as the Church herself; the lighting of the Easter Fire.  It recalls the biblical account of creation to which we listened in our first reading.  God spoke His word into the emptiness; into the vastness of...

Mass of Chrism – March 27th 2024 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo Bishop Kevin Doran   I grew up with the idea that everybody has a first name and a family name, but it’s not as simple as that. How we name people varies quite a lot from one culture to another. I have...

The Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life Friday 2nd February 2024 Holy Cross Friary, Sligo Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran St. Paul established a vibrant Christian community in Ephesus, not far from the present day city of Izmir in Turkey. The people of modern Turkey are predominantly Muslim, but the state is officially secular, and...

Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God World Day of Prayer for Peace, 1st January 2024 Homily of Bishop Kevin at Sligo Cathedral   Angels play an important part in the Christmas story, but what are they? In Scripture angels are spiritual creatures whose role includes being messengers from God. They are a reminder of...

Sunday 28th May 2023, Pentecost Sunday Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo As many of you know, Chris was born in California. He was Baptised two weeks later in Los Altos, becoming a member of the Body of Christ and being called, even at that early age to his mission in the Church. That mission...

“I am the One – Holy Oil and Mission” Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran at the Mass of Chrism Wednesday 5th April 2023, 7.30pm Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo Language can be very interesting. It is fascinating to hear the differences in how people express themselves in English. If you ask for volunteers at...