Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s Homily at the Chrism Mass, Holy Thursday Cathedral of SS Patrick and Felim, Cavan, 5 April 2012 The first words of Jesus in the Gospel of St Mark is the call: ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the Good News.’ The Good News theme is there in St Luke’s […]
Homily of Bishop Leo O’Reilly at the Funeral Mass of Fr Charles McPadden Church of the Immaculate Conception, Doobally, Co. Leitrim, 2 February 2012 We celebrate the funeral Mass of Fr Charlie McPadden on the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the temple. The parents of Jesus observed the law of Israel that […]
Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s New Year’s Message 2012 As we begin 2012 I wish you all a very happy New Year and I ask every blessing on you and your families during the course of the year ahead. Pope Benedict, in his New Year message for the World Day of Peace on 1st January, […]
BISHOP LEO O’REILLY’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2011 I got a card recently from an old friend. Inside, the usual good wishes were printed, including “ a merry Christmas”. My friend, who is pretty fussy about words, had crossed out the word ‘merry’ and wrote in ‘happy’ instead. I could see his point. There is a difference. […]
Statement by Bishop Leo O’Reilly on Child Safeguarding in the Diocese of Kilmore 17 December 2011 In reply to a media query concerning a priest asked to stand aside from ministry in the diocese of Kilmore due to child safeguarding complaints, I should point out that these are the subject of both criminal investigation and legal […]
Bishop Leo O’Reilly’s Homily at the Mass for deceased Bishops and Priests of Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan, 16 November 2011 During the past year, you’ll recall, Brother Gerard Smith published his book containing all the names and biographical details of the religious sisters and brothers from the diocese for the past 150 years. […]
Homily of Bishop Leo O’Reilly at the Funeral Mass of Canon Liam Gaffney St Ninnidh’s Church, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh, 15 October 2011 The Word of God in the Mass today proclaims a message of hope in the face of death. The prophet Isaiah speaks of a heavenly banquet of rich food and fine wines, […]
Child Safeguarding Statement by Bishop Leo O’Reilly Bishop of Kilmore 24 September 2011 The policy of the Diocese of Kilmore is that, in all matters relating to child safeguarding, the safety and welfare of children must be our paramount concern. It is in this context that I wish to inform you that I have received complaints […]
Seanmóir an tEaspag Leo Ó’Raghallaigh Aifreann Na Fleidhe Ardeaglais N. Pádraig agus Feidhlimid, An Cabhán 21 Lúnasa 2011 A phobal Dé: Is iontach an seachtain í seo i saol bhaile an Chabáin. Tá na sluaite daoine anseo agus bhí i rith na seacthtaine. ‘Sé an rud a tharraing an oiread sin daoine anseo ná grá don […]
Child Safeguarding Statement by Bishop Leo O’Reilly Bishop of Kilmore 14 August 2011 The policy of the Diocese of Kilmore is that, in all matters relating to child safeguarding, the safety and welfare of children must be our paramount concern. It is in this context that I wish to inform you that I have […]
