Background to the Synodal Pathway On 10 March 2021, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference announced a new Synodal Pathway for the Catholic Church in Ireland leading to the holding of a National Synodal Assembly within the next five years. VIEW MORE Submissions are sought by 23 May 2021 Individual and groups are invited to submit …
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Bethany Bereavement Group
Bethany Bereavement Support Group We know that many families have suffered bereavement during the past year. As we are aware, wakes have been restricted and only small numbers allowed at funerals and burials. Many have not been permitted to attend month’s mind or anniversary Masses. As a Parish Community we know these restrictions are there …
Derry Diocesan Vocations Week
Derry Diocesan Vocations Week 17th – 25th April 2021 The annual Derry Diocesan Vocations Week is celebrated this week, ending on Good Shepherd Sunday, 25th April. The theme for this year’s Vocations Week is based on “Patris Corde” (‘With a Father’s Heart.’), which is Pope Francis’ recent publication for the year of Saint Joseph. You …
Divine Mercy Novena
Divine Mercy Novena Please join with us each day at 3:00pm as we recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. We begin today Good Friday after the 3:00pm celebration of the Lord’s Passion and we complete our novena on Divine Mercy Sunday which is the Sunday after Easter. The Novena …
All-Night Vigil for those who have died in past year
All-Night Vigil I am very conscious that for all those who have died in your parish(es) in the last twelve months, funerals have been far from ‘normal’, with all the COVID-19 restrictions that have been – and are – in place. The pain of loss has, in many cases, been compounded by the paucity of …
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Church Reopening
Churches will be open for worship on Friday 26th March Bishops in the North have announced a cautious return to public worship for the faithful from 26th March, in time for the celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Bishops emphasise the need for continued caution and a rigorous application of all mitigations and safeguards required …
Trocaire Appeal
It’s not just that war has taken everything from them She had to flee her home. She lost her husband. This is the brutality of South Sudan’s war. Yet Ajak has found support from Awut, who also had to flee for safety. Yet they still urgently need your help. Trócaire are appealing to you to …
Lent Resources and Activities
Below are various resources that may enhance your lenten journey 01 Covid Conversations with Bishop Donal McKeown 6 guests over 6 weeks on the following topics Medical Profession – Homelessness – Young People – Pastoral Ministry – Music industry -Poverty. Starts tuesday 23rd February – streaming from cathedral hall. 02 Knock Shrine faith discussions The …
Ash Wednesday 2021
Ash Wednesday Our Lenten Journey begins Pope Francis Message for Lent 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Jesus revealed to his disciples the deepest meaning of his mission when he told them of his passion, death and resurrection, in fulfilment of the Father’s will. He then called the disciples to share in this mission for the …