Homilies and Addresses
Bishop Kevin’s homily at Mass on Graduation Day for students of St Angela’s College, Sligo
Bishop Kevin’s homily at Mass on the day of graduation for students of St Angela’s College, Sligo 4th November 2016, St John’s Church, Carraroe The word “graduation”, as you probably know, comes from the word “step”. Today you take an important step forward when you receive your degree. This will be reflected symbolically when you...
Homily of Bishop Kevin at the Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock
Our Little Brother at the Gate Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran at Knock Shrine Pilgrimage of the Legion of Mary, Sept 25th 2016 As I read the words of the prophet Amos during the week, I was reminded of something Pope Francis said to the young pilgrims at World Youth Day in Krakow. He encouraged...
Homily at the Solemn Profession of Vows of Sr. Mary Olivia Kelly
Homily at the Solemn Profession of Vows of Sr. Mary Olivia Kelly, Carraroe, Sligo at the Carmelite Community in Knock, 3rd September 2016 Homily of Fr. Jim Murray, Carraroe In scripture we remember Peter addressing Jesus on Mount Tabor, “Lord it is good for us to be here”. Olivia today it is good for us...
Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran at the Grotto in Lourdes
Do Not Let Your Hands Fall Limp Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran at the Grotto in Lourdes, Wednesday 31st August 2016 I’m sure many of you know a song about three little birds sitting on a wire singing: Don’t worry ‘bout a thing Cause every little thing’s gonna be alright. It’s a catchy little...
Homily of Fr John Cullen PP, Roscommon at the Opening Mass of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2016
Homily of Fr John Cullen PP, Roscommon at the Opening Mass of the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2016 Monday 29th August Millions of people have visited LOURDES since the February morning in 1858, when the “Beautiful Lady”, as Bernadette described her, began a unique conversation with her and appeared 18 times to Bernadette –...
Homily of Bishop Kevin at Knock Novena 2016
The Joy of Love: No Easy Recipes Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran at the Knock Novena, Sunday 21st August 2016 Will only a few be saved? “Will only a few be saved?” It’s the kind of question you might expect from someone who has lost hope. Thirty years ago, I was Chaplain at UCD....
Homily of Fr John Cullen at Funeral of Fr Tom Beirne RIP
Click on the link below for homily of Fr John Cullen PP, Kiltoom at the funeral of Fr Tom Beirne CC, Newbridge, Co Galway at St Patrick’s Church, Newbridge, Friday 22nd July 2016. 20160722 Homily of Fr John Cullen at Funeral Mass of Fr Tom Beirne Newbridge
“Every Human Life a Gift from God” Address by Bishop Kevin at a gathering organised by Family and Life
Bishop Kevin Doran Athlone Springs Hotel, Tuesday 19th July 2016 Event organised by Family and Life Every human life a gift: Defending the Pro-Life Ammendment The Fundamental Right to Life The Second World War, which touched every continent in the world, ended just seventy years ago. While it lasted, the principal focus for many...
Jubilee for Marriages, Sunday 19th June 2016 – Homily of Bishop Kevin
Jubilee for Marriages, Sunday 19th June 2016, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo If I turned around to Fr. Tom or Fr. Julian and asked “what do the people think of me?”, you would rightly say that I was too preoccupied with myself. When you hear today’s gospel passage for the first time, it might...
Cloonbonniffe Children’s Cemetery, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – Homily of Bishop Kevin
On this Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, we celebrate the mystery of one God who is three persons. It is not an easy idea. I think it is helpful if we start be saying that this is not just a theory that was worked out in the third century. It is how the disciples experienced...