WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMAGE – LISBON 2023 The Diocese of Derry is inviting any young person who is over 18 or will be 18 by July 2023 to join us on Pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day. World Youth Day (WYD) is the gathering of young people from all over the world with the …
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Thank you from the archbishop of Lviv
Thank You email from the Archbishop of Lviv Further to the exceptionally generous donation which was made by the people of the diocese to the Archdiocese of Lviv, for their relief work with the refugees from the war in Ukraine, I have received an email from the Archbishop of Lviv, indicating the relief work which …
Synod Response around the country
Back in October 2021, Pope Francis opened preparations for the 2023 Synod of Bishop’s Gathering in Rome which will focus on the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission”. In simple terms, this Synod focuses on how we are operating and journeying as a Church in this third millennium. It starts with, and …
July Overview
The month of July is dedicated to The Precious Blood of Jesus. The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of July 2022 For the elderly: We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and …
Pray for Life Novena
The Council for Life of the Irish Bishops’ Conference has today launched a nine day Novena of Prayer for Life which will run from Monday 23 May until Tuesday 31 May The Pray for Life Novena and its associated website www.prayforlife.ie will give people an opportunity be an active part of this new initiative to pray for the protection …
Foster Care information event
Interested in fostering a teenager? Come along to one of our face to face information events to find out more. Open to anyone interested in fostering Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen Tuesday 10 May 7.30pm – 8.30pm Waterfoot Hotel, Derry/ L/Derry Thursday 19 May 7.30pm – 8.30pm To attend: Call 0800 0720 137 or …
Month of May Overview
The month of May is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary. May 13th we celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month of May 2022 For faith-filled young people: We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s …
Trócaire Boxes
Please return your Trócaire box in the next week or two so that your gift can be put to use immediately This Lent on the Trócaire Box you will hear the story of Thandakile and her two children. We need the support of you and your students to help families like this one and many …
The Easter Triduum
Holy Week is the most solemn and glorious week in Christianity, the pinnacle of the liturgical year. It’s more sacred than Christmas! This is because Holy Week commemorates the final week of Our Lord’s life, the very purpose for which Christmas happened. Sundown on Holy Thursday to sundown on Easter Sunday is considered the most …
Easter Services
Our Holy Week and Easter Services from Sunday 10th April to Sunday 24th April Holy Week & Easter Services