From 5th to 12th February 2023, Archbishop Eamon Martin, along with thirteen other delegates from across Ireland, attended the first ever European Assembly of a Synod within the Catholic Church, in Prague, Czechia. To checkout the Diocese of Derry Reflection on the Document for the Continental Stage, the synod timeline plus additional resources click on …
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Lent 2023
Trocaire Lent Appeal Wednesday of this week (February 22nd) marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is the 40-day period modelled after Our Lord’s 40 days in the desert. After the example of Jesus, we are encouraged to commit ourselves to a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Lent is a time of preparation in two …
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
The devastating earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey this week in the pre-dawn hours have caused terrible destruction and loss of life. Buildings collapsed around little children, women, and men as they lay sleeping in their beds. Since Monday – when the quakes hit – it has been a nonstop, round-the-clock search to free anyone …
Stephen’s Ordination to Diaconate
Stephen Ward who was ordained a Deacon on the feast of the Epiphany We congratulate Stephen whose ordination to the Diaconate took place in St Columb’s Church at 12:00noon on Friday January 6th. Stephen is a native of Killyclogher parish in Omagh and has been active in our parish as a student since Easter. Stephen …
February Overview
The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family. extract from catholicculture.org The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of February 2023 For Parishes: We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those …
Sunday Audio Homily
The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan 0:00 0:00
SafeGuarding
Safeguarding Notice If you have any concerns with regard to safeguarding children or adults in need of protection within the Church please contact Marie Gormley, the Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) at +447596 500 793, or at mariegormley@derrydiocese.org Additional contact numbers: Northern Ireland: PSNI Tel 101 or Social Services Western HSC Trust +442871314090 (ask for …
Travel with Bishop Donal
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Bishop Donal McKeown will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from February 13th – 21st, 2023. Visiting Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee and other important sites, this is an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Price is €1,895 / £1,655pps including taxes and tips. For …
Foster Carers urgently required
FOSTER CARERS urgently required in the Western Trust area. There is an unprecedented need for foster carers, due to a high rise in the numbers of children and young people who have come into care recently. Fostering Information Events were held on: Tuesday 20th September, There are also some upcoming ‘Virtual’ Evenings throughout October and November Details …
October Overview
The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. The Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7. The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of October 2022 For a Church open to everyone: We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the …