Preparing for Baptism
The baptism of a child marks a very joyful time in the life of every family and in…
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Bishop Denis’ Homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi 2020
Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ, Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow, Sunday 14 June 2020. Introduction:…
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Prayer for use in Virtual Graduations
A Graduation Prayer for the 6th Class of 2020 is available as a resource for schools and parishes…
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Kildare and Leighlin Sings ‘A Hymn of Hope’
Kildare and Leighlin Sings ‘A Hymn of Hope’ Dear Friends, I hope this finds you all safe and…
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Homily of Bishop Denis at the re-dedication Mass in The...
Trinity Sunday 07.06.2020, 12noon Church of the Assumption, The Heath Rededication Mass Music: June & Paula Hennessy, Members of…
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COVID-19 Diocesan Update 5.6.2020
COVID-19 Diocesan Update: A couple of points just to bring to your attention: A Roadmap for Returning to…
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Homily of Bishop Denis at the Vigil Mass for Pentecost...
Vigil of Pentecost – Conclusion of Diocesan Triduum:        30.05.20 Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow @ 6.15pm Introduction: We…
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St Willibrord Hopping Procession
This Pentecost Sunday we should have made the journey to Echternach for our second Diocesan Pilgrimage to participate…
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Faith, Hope and Love – Living Pentecost Today
Pentecost Triduum of Prayer The Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin invites you to a Triduum of Prayer that…
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Message for Confirmation Candidates from Bishop Denis
Bishop Denis has a message for those who are still waiting to celebrate Confirmation and for those who…
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Leaving Certs 2020: A Blessing for the Journey
Homily by Bishop Denis at the ceremony for Leaving Certs held in Holy Family Church, Askea at 7pm…
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COVID-19 Diocesan Update, 5.5.2020
COVID-19 Diocesan Update: “Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies…
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Message from Bishop Denis for All Preparing for First Holy...
https://www.facebook.com/KANDLEi/videos/284722092537437/ Please see video message from Bishop Denis to all those preparing for First Holy Communion. Attached are…
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Message from Bishop Denis for Vocations Sunday 2020
This is a very different year from any other year in living memory. Who could have believed a…
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Message from Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer...
Words of Vocation Dear Brothers and Sisters, On 4 August last year, the 160th anniversary of the death…
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April Ministry Update
The latest edition of Ministry Update is now available for view. Here are some of the items it…
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Job Vacancy – Kildare & Leighlin Diocesan Advisor, Post-Primary Level
DIOCESAN ADVISOR (POST-PRIMARY LEVEL The Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin is a Catholic community of 56 parishes living…
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Pope Francis letter to the faithful for the month of...
Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Faithful for the Month of May 2020 Dear Brothers and…
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Seeing Resurrection in the wounded side of Christ
In his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday Fr Sean Maher reflected on his recent visit to anoint Covid 19 patients in Naas Hospital
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COVID-19 Diocesan Update, 22.4.2020
COVID-19 Diocesan Update: First Holy Communion & Confirmation: I am very aware that we are entering the ‘high…
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Homily of Bishop Denis on Divine Mercy Sunday
Bishop Denis celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in St’s Peter and Paul’s Church, Portlaoise. Introduction: “Peace be with…
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Bishop Denis Nulty’s statement on the deaths of eight residents...
News broke last evening of the coronavirus related deaths of eight residents in the Maryborough Centre at St….
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Accord Covid-19 Couples and Relationship Support Line
Bishop Denis strongly encourages the promotion of this support line through all our parishes at this time. for…
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Easter Sunday Homily from Bishop Denis
Easter Sunday Mass:                                                     12.04.20 KCLR Studio’s @ 9.30am  Introduction: It’s Easter Sunday morning and we find ourselves…
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