A happy occasion on Friday 23rd January at St Augustine’s Church, Swanlinbar, as Archdeacon Hazel Hicks was welcomed as Minister in Charge of the Swanlinbar Group of Parishes at a Welcome Service led by Bishop Ferran Glenfield. The Sermon was delivered by Archdeacon Ian Berry, based on readings from Acts 20 v 28-30 and Psalm […]

A significant new book examining the life and legacy of one of Ireland’s most intriguing 17th-century church figures was launched last night at St Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore. Bishop William Bedell, 1571-1642: His Life, Work and Contemporaries, edited by Brendan Scott, brings together ten scholarly essays exploring the multifaceted career of the former Bishop of Kilmore, […]

St Fethlimidh’s Cathedral, Kilmore, was the setting for a Service of Installation on 23rd November 2025. The Venerable Ian Berry was installed as Archdeacon of Kilmore, and Canon Timothy Wright was installed as Prebendary of Triburnia and Canon Missioner. The service was led by Dean of Kilmore, Very Rev. Nigel Crossey and overseen by Rt […]

The Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Synod of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh took place on Saturday 11th October in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. The service of Holy Communion at St George’s Church was conducted by Archdeacon Hazel Hicks, with readings from Mark’s Gospel delivered by Rev. Gail McNeill and Rev. Michael Kenning. Bishop Ferran’s Sermon focused […]