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Church 21 Parish Development Conference 25th March 2017

The Church 21 Parish Development Conference will take place on 25th March 2017 in the Emmaus Retreat Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin. Church 21 is about enabling parishes to develop: A clearer sense of direction A clarity of focus on priorities A commitment to collaborative leadership And confidence for the future This event promises to be […]

Venerable Craig McCauley installed as the Prebendary of Mulhuddart

Following the retirement of the Revd Canon Janet Catterall earlier in the year the Venerable Craig McCauley (Archdeacon of Kilmore) was installed by Dean William Morton as the Prebendary of Mulhuddart (representing the United Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh) in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin during evensong on Sunday 4th December 2016. The new Canon […]

KEA Mothers’ Union Prayer Vigil to End Gender Based Violence.

On Saturday 26th November, the Mothers’ Union in Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh held a prayer vigil at St George’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim as part of the Mothers’ Union All-Ireland ‘16 Days of Activism against gender based violence’. Mothers’ Union is one of over 130 local groups across Ireland that have taken part in the […]

Revd. Ian Horner Instituted as the Rector of the Bailieborough Group of Parishes

On the evening of Sunday 27th November family, friends, parishioners and members of the community gathered to celebrate the institution of the Revd Ian Horner as Incumbent of the Bailieborough Group of parishes (Bailieborough, Knockbride, Mullagh and Shercock). The service, which took place in the wonderful atmosphere of Bailieborough church was led by Bishop Ferran […]

Second Mothers’ Union All-Ireland Prayer Vigil to END violence against women

In solidarity with women across the world, Mothers’ Union is supporting the 16 Days of Activism Campaign for the second year running with an All-Ireland Prayer Vigil. This initiative highlights and calls for an end to violence against women locally, nationally and internationally.   Mothers’ Union in Kilmore, Elphin&Ardagh covering Counties Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and […]

Appointment Announcement – Revd Ian Horner – Bailieborough Group

The Revd. Ian Horner has been appointed as Rector of the Bailieborough Group of Parishes in the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh.  He has been the Curate of the Bailieborough Group since August 2014. Ian is originally from Greystones in Co Wicklow.  Having earned qualifications in Business Management and in Sound Engineering & Music […]

Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Diocesan Synod 2016

Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Diocesan Synod 2016   The Annual Joint Meeting of the Diocesan Synods of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh took place this Saturday 15th October in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The Synod was preceded by a celebration of The Holy Communion in St George’s Church which began with the commissioning of Hannah O’Neill and […]

Irish College of Preachers annual Conference

The Irish College of Preachers annual Conference, took place recently at CITI. The guest speaker was Archdeacon David Huss, Rector of the Donegal Group of parishes in Raphoe Diocese. David focused on the Sermon on the Mount, in anticipation of the Revised Common Lectionary readings for 2016/17, which features the Gospel according to Matthew. Some […]