St Columba Year 2021
Diocese of Derry

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Diocese of Derry

Feast day of St Columba, Wednesday 9th June

St Columba, Patron Saint of Derry
Born 520

DAILY MASS READINGS

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A conversation on VOCATIONS
with Baroness Nuala O'Loan and Fr Chris Ferguson

A conversation on COMPASSION
with Clarendon Night Shelter and Fr John Farren

Caring for Our COMMON HOME

Diocese of Derry Environmental Strategy

The diocese environmental group 'Laudato Si Derry' are currently working on a diocesan environmental policy to help and support each of us in our parishes address the crisis of climate and biodiversity loss and care for God's creation.

We want your help

The draft proposal identities actions which the Diocese, Parishes and individual Parishioners might undertake towards addressing the crisis of climate and biodiversity loss.

Before publishing we want to consult as widely as possible and take due account of the comments and suggestions received as we continue working towards a finalised policy. You can have your say... [click for more information]

Latest News & Events around the Diocese

Diploma in Pastoral Theology - Two-year part-time course

News 09 June 2021
The Drumalis Retreat Centre are offering a two year part-time intensive course in Pastoral Theology, starting in September 2021. The Diploma in Pastoral Theology programme aims to develop and int...
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The Columba Community Celebrates 40 Years of Ministry

Columba 08 June 2021
Anniversaries are times of looking back and looking forward. What hope and excitement we had when Columba House was opened and blessed at an ecumenical gathering on 9th June 1981. It is important to r...
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Homily - Corpus Christi - Bishop McKeown

News 06 June 2021
Sunday, 6 June 2021  Some people see the liturgical year of the church as a rich, if bewildering series of constantly changing emphases and colours. But many don't see the story that the cycle of...
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Episode 3 - The Net Young Writers in Conversation

The Net 25 May 2021
Young writers from the four deaneries of the Derry Diocese chat to Bishop Donal McKeown about their articles for the January-April 2021 editions of 'The Net' faith publication, which features fruits o...
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Homily - Pentecost - Bishop McKeown

News 24 May 2021
Sunday, 23 May 2021  We have journeyed with the disciples of Jesus through the events of Holy Week and Easter, when Jesus left them on Good Friday and returned in a different bodily way at the Re...
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Diploma in Pastoral Theology - Two-year part-time course
The Columba Community Celebrates 40 Years of Ministry
Homily - Corpus Christi - Bishop McKeown
Episode 3 - The Net Young Writers in Conversation
Homily - Pentecost - Bishop McKeown

Scripture Saturday with Bishop Donal

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The Diocese has developed a set of practical guidelines to help parishes in the diocese for the public celebration of Mass and the Sacraments.

Keep up-to-date with our social media channels

    Announcements - Bishop Donal McKeown

    Homily - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

    Bishop's Homilies and Statements 14 June 2021
    Sunday, 13 June 2021 The time between the start of Lent and the Feast of Corpus Christi has focused on the core Christian teachings. Now that we have heard the kerygma – the basic message about the de...
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    Homily - Corpus Christi - Bishop McKeown

    News 06 June 2021
    Sunday, 6 June 2021  Some people see the liturgical year of the church as a rich, if bewildering series of constantly changing emphases and colours. But many don't see the story that the cycle of...
    Read more

    Homily - Most Holy Trinity - Bishop McKeown

    Bishop's Homilies and Statements 01 June 2021
    Sunday, 30 May 2021  Since Easter, we have celebrated many liturgical feasts, all facets of our Christian faith. Today's celebration of the Most Holy Trinity brings together the roles of Father, ...
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    Homily - Pentecost - Bishop McKeown

    News 24 May 2021
    Sunday, 23 May 2021  We have journeyed with the disciples of Jesus through the events of Holy Week and Easter, when Jesus left them on Good Friday and returned in a different bodily way at the Re...
    Read more

    Homily - Ascension - Bishop McKeown

    Bishop's Homilies and Statements 16 May 2021
    Sunday, 16 May 2021 This is the day for which Jesus had been preparing his disciples. For three years, they had walked in his footsteps, trusting that he could handle everything. He did that, even aft...
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    Homily - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
    Homily - Corpus Christi - Bishop McKeown
    Homily - Most Holy Trinity - Bishop McKeown
    Homily - Pentecost - Bishop McKeown
    Homily - Ascension - Bishop McKeown

    DEVELOPING OUR PARISHES

    View our tutorial video on how to use Zoom in your parish
    We cover the Zoom screen icons, how to share screen, how to create an invitation, best lighting position and much more...

    Instructions: to view the tutorial video, select the play button below.

    Preparing for Confirmation Come Holy Spirit

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    Guides for Parishes - Online Ministry

    Listen to some great stories and initiatives from around the diocese

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    Our Parishes

    Derry City

    The Deanery of Derry City encompases the parishes of the City and those immediately outlying.

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    County Derry

    The Deanery of County Derry encompasses the parishes in Country Derry that are outside the City of Derry, including one Church in County Antrim.

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    County Donegal

    The Deanery of County Donegeal encompasss the 11 parishes of Inshowen in County Donegal.

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    County Tyrone

    The Deanery of County Tyrone encompasses the parishes in County Tyrone.

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    Our Vision

    God Is Love

    The Derry Diocesan Plan 2018–2021 sets out the path that we as a diocese hope to take in every parish community over the course of the next three years. Resources have been produced to assist parishes with the support they need to achieve their potential.

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