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Bishop's Homilies and Statements
Feb
26

Retiring from Bellaghy Pastoral Council after two decades of service, Marie Kilpatrick urges others… Don’t be afraid to get involved in pastoral councils for the good of parish life

AFTER almost 20 years of service on the pastoral council for the parish of Bellaghy, serving as Chair for most of that time, dedicated parishioner, Ma...

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Feb
20

The Net - February 2026 | Diocesan Faith Stories & News

The February 2026 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of D...

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Feb
18

What Does “Vigil Mass” Mean?

A question from someone with a Church of Ireland background: what does the term "vigil" mean — and is it another name for a service? The Church Counts...

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Dec
18

Christmas Mass Times 2025 - Diocese of Derry

The following list provides Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass times for parishes throughout the Diocese of Derry. We hope this will assist parishio...

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Dec
18

Bishop Donal McKeown’s Christmas Message 2025: Emmanuel — God With Us

Be a bearer of hope this Christmas Take a few moments to watch Bishop Donal McKeown’s Christmas Message for 2025. Reflect on how you, your famil...

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Nov
26

The Diocese of Derry - Moving Forward Together in Changing Times

A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Donal McKeownDiocese of Derry Sunday, 30th November 2025 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Advent is a season of expe...

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Aug
18

Diocese of Derry Safeguarding Annual Report 2024

The Annual Report 2024 of the Diocese of Derry's Child Safeguarding Committee, detailing safeguarding activities, personnel, training, and compliance ...

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Aug
14

Pray for Gaza for 24 hours on Sunday 24 August

Parishes across Ireland are invited to unite once more in a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza on 24th August  On Sunday, 24 August 2025, pari...

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Aug
13

Considering the Priesthood? Join us for Mass, Conversation & Discernment – August 24th in Derry

A gathering for anyone considering a vocation to diocesan priesthood will take place in Waterside Parish Hall on Sunday, 24 August 2025.  Anyone ...

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Aug
11

Lough Derg Pilgrimage 2025

A BIG thank you to all who participated in our Diocese of Derry 3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg 2025. Friday, 25th through to today, Sunday, 27th July....

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Francis Street, Derry
BT48 9AP

Tel: 028 7126 2302