The Net - April 2025

The April 2025 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Derry and beyond.

The NET is available online as well as hardcopy in all parishes - check your local parish church porch

• St Columba's PS Kilrea 50^th anniversary Mass a joyous occasion
• Catholic education more about modelling faith and encouraging children to be best they can – Mrs Ciara Henry, principal
• Catechetical Centre-led principal gatherings a time of prayer, reflection & spiritual formation
• St Eugene's Choral Scholars' Scheme by Rosemary Finan
• Big buzz at St Colm's Draperstown Lourdes fundraiser
• St Brigid's pupils perform Easter story for Carnhill community
• Claudy pupils present Jesus' final journey through Stations of Cross
• Tattysallagh School undertook Holy Week Mass Rock pilgrimage

• Long Tower
• St Eugene's
• Buncrana

• City Walk of the Cross a deeply moving experience
• Maghera faithful encouraged and inspired by Lenten prayer meetings by Julie Zeoli
• Divine Mercy ceremonies…
• *This Easter, let us immerse ourselves fully in the transformative power of Divine Mercy – Fr Sean O'Donnell – Three Patrons
• *Claudy children take part in Mercy ceremony
• *Creggan Divine Mercy Sunday with Bishop Donal

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• Unveiling Fr Hegarty statue, Papal Nuncio highlighted power of love to erase violence and hatred
• Burt artist Rory Harron shares inspiration for striking Friar Hegarty sculpture
• Great sense of new energy in Iskaheen from Vincentian Mission by Rhonda McColgan
• Dominican Mission a prayerful and fruitful time for Limavady parishioners
• Coleraine Parish Pilgrim Day to mark Jubilee Year of Hope by Pilgrim of Hope
• SVP St Patrick's Castlederg host seniors' social

• Pope Francis
• What is true love?
• Condemning others
• The end times and being prepared
• St Pio – A saint with a message for every generation
• The Bible – a guide to help navigate challenges in life

• Young Adult Residential Retreat
• Live Life Youth Retreat – inspired by Donal Walsh
• Medjugorje Youth Week

• Prayers of the Diocese offered for Pope Francis
• "Keep going…keep going!" - Pope Francis inspired and encouraged right up to the end
• Omagh celebration for life of Pope Francis
• Pope Francis' Easter homily

• Dynamic Sr Clare Retreat deepens devotion in celebrating what God is doing through famous Derry nun

• "Your greatest peace in life will be as a priest" – Fr Gerard Mongan reflects on his pathway to priesthood
• "In all things give thanks" – Bishop Donal reflection on reaching his 75^th birthday
• Ruach – Breath of the Spirit…

*Through His bruises we have been healed – 'Jesus I Trust in You'

• Ablaze Pentecost Ireland
• Online Life in Spirit Seminar
• Is God calling you to be a priest of the Diocese of Derry by Fr Pat O'Hagan
• Eucharistic Adoration in Derry Diocese

• We must approach AI with hope and humility - Reflection by Fr Malachy Gallagher
• Penitential sites in the Derry Diocese by Dr Seán Beattie
• Eucharistic Flame of Love continues to spread by Barry Mallet
• Forgiveness & Reconciliation by Fr Johnny Doherty
• What is love? by Sinéad Strong
• Children's Catechism Club – C3 by Veronica Harley
• Parish Post-its
• Diocesan Diary
• …other Diary Dates
• Derry Diocesan Society Daily Masses
• Forty Hours – 2025
• Quiz Time with Lawrence