A Diocesan History


The Diocese of Derry is the third largest diocese in Ireland and the most northern. It consists of 51 parishes within four deaneries over the counties of Derry, Tyrone Donegal and a little piece of Antrim.......

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Opening Message
“Let the children come to me; do not stop them;…..” Then he put his arms around them, laid his hands on them and gave them blessing.” (Mk 10:14, 16)

Derry Diocesan Vocations Council
The Derry Diocesan Vocations Council is made up of married people, single people, Religious and Priests.

Please continue to remember the priests of the diocese in your prayers.
In this Year of Vocation in the Catholic Church in Ireland we are also asked to reflect, in a special way, on our individual vocation in life and our vocation in the life of the Church, which, as baptised members, we express through witness, love and service.

St Mary's, Creggan
Since 1959 the most generous and energetic people of Creggan have forged a strong sense of community. This has carried them through the harrowing years of the 'troubles', most notably that grim week in 1972 when thirteen coffins filled the sanctuary of St Mary's.