A Diocesan History

The Diocese of Derry is the fourth largest diocese in Ireland and the most northerly. It consists of 51 parishes, organised into four deaneries, with territory in Counties Derry, Tyrone and Donegal, as well as a small part of County Antrim.......

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ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES

Iona, Carmelite Retreat Centre
Termonbacca
Derry
BT48 9XE
Tel: 028 7126 2512 Fax: 028 7137 3589

On June 9, 1982, at the invitation of the Bishop of Derry, Most Reverend Edward Daly, the Order of Discalced Carmelites established a new priory at St Joseph's Termonbacca, on the outskirts of Derry City. At a special Mass in the Long Tower Church, on the feast of St Columba, the Bishop and Priests welcomed the new religious community to the diocese.

Prior: Rev Jerry Fitzpatrick, OCD. Number in Community: 5

The priests are available for confession each day. They also conduct days of prayer and recollection for groups of priests, sisters and laity from all over the diocese.

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