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Silent Retreat for Men and Women
Date 10.02.2023 - 12.02.2023

CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE, TERMONBACCA, DERRY

Silent Retreat for Men and Women. 
Dates: Friday, 10th - Sunday, 12th February.
Cost: £90

For bookings/enquiries, contact the Carmelite Retreat Centre. 
Tel: 0044 (0)28 71262512

Lenten Retreat for Ladies
24.02.2023 - 26.02.2023

CARMELITE RETREAT CENTRE, TERMONBACCA, DERRY

Lenten Retreat for Ladies, conducted by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Dates: Friday, 24th - Sunday, 26th February.
Cost: £90

For bookings/enquiries, contact the Carmelite Retreat Centre. 
Tel: 0044 (0)28 71262512

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Latest News & Events around the Diocese

Homily - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time A - Bishop McKeown

News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

Sunday, 22 January On the last two Sundays, we heard of the baptism of Jesus, and then of John's announcement that Jesus was the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Today, we hear the fi...
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Pope Francis appoints Bishop Donal McKeown as Apostolic Administrator of Down and Connor

News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

Saturday, 21 January 2023 The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of the Diocese of Derry, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Down and Connor as well as remai...
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REFLECTION ON THE SUNDAY GOSPEL - 22nd JANUARY 2023

News Synodal Sundays

Synodal Sunday reflection for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Word of God Sunday Fr Edward O'Donnell, PP of St Brigid's Parish, Belfast reflects upon synodality and the Word of God as we journey toge...
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Homily - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

Sunday, 15 January 2023 The church's year has seasons when particular themes are emphasised, such as Advent, Lent and the Easter Season. Today we are at the start of those 'ordinary 'times of the year...
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Be-longing: Praying for Unity amidst Injustice

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023 - Irish Council of Churches and Irish Inter Church Meeting For this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity we are guided by the churches of Minneapolis as we seek t...
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      Homily - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time A - Bishop McKeown

      News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

      Sunday, 22 January On the last two Sundays, we heard of the baptism of Jesus, and then of John's announcement that Jesus was the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Today, we hear the fi...
      Continue reading

      Pope Francis appoints Bishop Donal McKeown as Apostolic Administrator of Down and Connor

      News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

      Saturday, 21 January 2023 The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Donal McKeown, Bishop of the Diocese of Derry, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Down and Connor as well as remai...
      Continue reading

      Homily - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

      News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

      Sunday, 15 January 2023 The church's year has seasons when particular themes are emphasised, such as Advent, Lent and the Easter Season. Today we are at the start of those 'ordinary 'times of the year...
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      Homily - Ordination to the Diaconate of Stephen Ward - Bishop McKeown

      News Bishop's Homilies and Statements Call to Vocation

      Friday, 6 January Feast of the Epiphany 2023 Today's feast of the Magi finding Jesus is quite appropriate for the ordination of a new Deacon in this diocese. It is some years since Stephen felt drawn ...
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      Homily - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God World Day of Peace 2023 - Bishop McKeown

      News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

      Sunday, 1st January 2023 Today we celebrate the 8th day of Christmas – but it has nothing whatever to do with eight maids a milking! We are still celebrating the mystery of God who took human flesh an...
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      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]

      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.

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

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      Diocesan Offices
      St Eugene’s Cathedral
      Francis Street, Derry
      BT48 9AP | Tel: 028 7126 2302

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