Together – Gathering of the People of God

In advance of the first assembly of the Universal Synod, which begins on 4th October 2023, an ecumenical prayer vigil is taking place in Rome to unite us all in praise and worship. In extending this invitation to “TOGETHER-GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD” Pope Francis reminded us that ‘the path to Christian unity and […]
St Mary’s Cathedral Launch of Interactive Tour

This weekend sees the launch of an interactive tour of St Mary’s Cathedral. By means of QR codes visitors can interact with and learn about the fascinating history of this wonderful building. Built by the people of Kilkenny in the 1840s it has a rich legacy of sacred art, design and prayer. The tour will […]
Synod: Together – Gathering of the People of God

In advance of the first assembly of the Universal Synod, which begins on 4th October 2023, an ecumenical prayer vigil is taking place in Rome to unite us all in praise and worship. In extending this invitation to “TOGETHER-GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD” Pope Francis reminded us that ‘the path to Christian unity and […]
Homily of Bishop Coll at the First Anniversary Mass for Bishop Séamus Freeman

Homily of Bishop Niall Coll at the First Anniversary Mass for Bishop Séamus Freeman in St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny, Sunday 20th August 2023 Usually when people approach Jesus to ask for something – the poor, the sick, the rejected, the disadvantaged – he responds immediately and generously. But look at how Jesus treats this foreign woman, a […]
First Anniversary Mass for Bishop Séamus Freeman S.A.C.

Bishop Niall will celebrate the first anniversary Mass for Bishop Séamus Freeman S.A.C., on Sunday 20th August 2023, in St Mary’s Cathedral Parish at 5.30 p.m. We invite people to come and join us in prayer for Bishop Séamus as we gather along with his family and all from the Diocese at that Mass. Music […]
Vocations in the midst of our Young Church

As an initiative of the current Year for Vocation to the Diocesan Priesthood, the Vocations Office of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference is participating at the ‘Youth 2000 Summer Festival’ over these four days at Clongowes Wood College SJ, Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin. Over five hundred young people are expected to attend this annual […]
Annual St Kieran’s College Priests’ Reunion

St Kieran’s College is proud to host its annual reunion on the first Tuesday after the 15th August this year that date is the 22nd August and invites have been issued to those celebrating special jubilees and, in fact, via this posting to all those ordained from St Kieran’s College and now ministering throughout the […]
Mary’s Meals – Walk to Knock

Mary’s Meals, named in honour of Our Lady, feeds 2,429,182 children in 18 countries every day at their schools, using local produce. It costs just €22 to feed a child for a year, and administrative costs are kept to a minimum at 7 cent in the Euro. Starting on Monday 7th August, Irish volunteers will begin […]
National Novena at Knock Shrine

14th – 22nd August The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock offers you the opportunity to step away from everyday life and immerse yourself in prayer in the beautiful, peaceful grounds of Knock Shrine. Over the course of the nine-day Novena, we will hear from guest Homilists and Speakers during daily ceremonies at 3pm […]
Prayer at the Heart of our City

We hope to establish a group for adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in St Mary’s Cathedral. It would be beautiful to have a constant presence of prayer for our Diocese and world at this time. The number of days and hours of this adoration will be determined by the people involved. If you would […]