Homily of Bishop Kevin Doran at the Grotto in Lourdes during the annual pilgrimage of the Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin In our Gospel reading this morning, Saint Luke paints a pen picture of the encounter of Mary and Elizabeth at Ain Karim.  The image I have is of two women, each one unexpectedly expecting a baby,

According to Bishop Martin Hayes, “As we begin the Season of Creation 2026 tomorrow, Tuesday, 1 September, I wish to draw your attention to: the message of Pope Leo XIV for the 11th Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation1; the 2026 Season of Creation liturgical resources; and, the celebration of Mass for Season

Homily, and Prayer of the Faithful, delivered by Father Tom Little, Parish Priest of Askea, during the Funeral Mass for Jeremy O’Brien RIP, which will take place at 11.00am today in Holy Family Church, Askea, Carlow, Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin. Homily delivered by Father Tom Little Today, as we gather with a deep sense of sadness and

Homily, and Prayer of the Faithful, delivered by Father Tom Little, Parish Priest of Askea, for the Funeral Mass of Alex McCarthy RIP, to take place at 3.00pm today in Holy Family Church, Askea, Carlow, Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin. Homily delivered by Father Tom Little We come together in Holy Family Church, Askea, with heavy hearts and a

Ahead of tomorrow’s Prayer Vigil which will be held in Saint Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, Co Carlow, Bishop Denis Nulty has published the following statement:  I share the widespread revulsion, upset and anger at what happened on the M9 just outside Carlow last Sunday morning as we deal with the impact of that appalling collision that