Bishop Denis’ Homily for the Launch of Universal Synodal Pathway
17.10.2021 Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow Mass @ 10.30am Launch of Universal Synodal Pathway Introduction: Last Sunday Pope…
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World Mission Sunday
Missio Ireland is proud to be the Holy Father’s official charity for overseas mission and part of a…
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Day for Life 2021
About Day for Life Day for Life is celebrated annually by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and…
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The ‘Box of Hope’- A Post-Primary R.E. Diocesan Initiative
‘The Box of Hope’ initiative was launched this week by Bishop Denis in response to the challenges our…
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Welcome Home!
If you have returned to the community celebration of the Mass we would love to hear Be a…
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Address at Opening of the Extended St Marys College, Knockbeg
Address at Opening of the Extended Coláiste Muire, Cnoc Beag:       10.09.21 I vividly recall the guard of honour…
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Prayer as we Re-open Schools
As September begins all schools are now fully back in action and looking forward to a new year….
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Bishop Denis addresses the recent easing of restrictions
Bishop Denis addressing all in our diocese on the recent announcement by the government on the easing of…
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Pope Francis appoints Fr John McEvoy as “Chaplain to His...
I am delighted to announce today that Pope Francis has honoured Fr John McEvoy, Parish Priest of Rathvilly…
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Homily from Mass in Newbridge, 22.08.21
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B: 22.08.2111.00am: St. Conleth’s Church, Newbridge Introduction: Surveys paint a wide…
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Season of Creation 2021
Resources from the Laudato Si’ working group of the Irish Bishops Conference are now available at www.catholicbishops.ie/2021/07/21/season-of-creation-2021/ Here…
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Very Rev Seán (Jack) O’Laoghaire PE, RIP
Funeral Arrangements In line with government guidelines and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral Mass will…
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Homily of Bishop Nulty on the Feast of St Clare
Feast of St. Clare: 11.08.21 St. Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen @ 10am Introduction: A year goes by very…
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Homily of Bishop Nulty on Feast of St Dominic
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Yr.B: 08.08.21 12.00 noon Black Abbey Dominican Church, Kilkenny Feast…
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Statement from Bishop Nulty regarding First Communions and Confirmations
I saw, with great pride, the many young people who queued this past weekend at the walk-in vaccination…
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Homily of Bishop Denis at the Carlow College, St Patricks...
Introduction: On behalf of Fr. Conn, the College President and the College community of staff and students, I…
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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
As the one week countdown begins to the first ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Bishop…
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Homily from Mass in honour of St Oliver Plunkett
Mass in honour of St Oliver Plunkett, St. Peter’s Church, Drogheda, Sunday 4 July at 4pm Introduction: It’s…
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Diocesan Appointments 2021
Diocesan Appointments 2021 This past 15 months have seen huge upheaval for us all: an upheaval that has…
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Safeguarding Bulletin Spring 2021
The Safeguarding Bulletin of Spring 2021 from the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin can be downloaded below.
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St Willibrord Hopping Procession
This year, we were sadly unable to travel in pilgrimage to Echternach to participate in the annual Hopping…
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Gaza in Crisis
People in Gaza are being subjected to a horrific aerial bombardment. Neighbourhoods are being destroyed and entire families…
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Homily of Bishop Denis on the Feast of the Ascension
Mass celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Edenderry. Introduction: It’s Ascension Day, the 40th day of our Easter journey…
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Homily of Bishop Denis at Blessed John Sullivan Mass, 8...
Blessed John Sullivan Mass, Saturday 8 May from the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow. Introduction: John’s gospel on…
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