Diocese of Derry

Announcements - Bishop Donal McKeown

Statement on the death of John Hume RIP by Bishop Donal McKeown

News 03 August 2020
The death of John Hume, one of the greatest peacemakers and champions of social justice of our time, will be felt by many people locally and around the world. He dedicated his life to the welfare of t...
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Homily - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

News 03 August 2020
Sunday, 2 August 2020   The 'news' referred to at the beginning of the Gospel passage is the death in prison of John the Baptist. Not surprisingly, Jesus wants to be alone. And so, he withdraws t...
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Homily - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

News 26 July 2020
Sunday, 26 July 2020  As you know, this year, we have been walking with Jesus in St Matthew's Gospel, as he reveals to his disciples what it means to be his follower. We heard his vision in the S...
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Homily - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

News 19 July 2020
Sunday, 19 July 2020 Last week, Jesus talked to his followers about the different sort of ground on which seeds could fall. The Word of God would bear fruit in some types of rich soil. In briars and o...
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Homily - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Donal McKeown

Bishop's Homilies and Statements 12 July 2020
Today ​in our Gospel readings​ we begin a chapter of St Matthew's Gospel that contains Jesus' characteristic style of teaching – parables. These are simple stories based on everyday life that open up ...
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Statement on the death of John Hume RIP by Bishop Donal McKeown
Homily - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Homily - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Homily - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Homily - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop Donal McKeown
The Diocese has developed a set of practical guidelines to help parishes in the diocese in their preparations for a return to the public celebration of Mass and the Sacraments.

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Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of John Hume

News 05 August 2020
The Funeral Mass was held today, Wednesday, 5 August for the late John Hume RIP at 11:30am in the Cathedral of Saint Eugene, Derry. The Mass was celebrated by Father Paul Farren and concelebrated by F...
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UPDATE: Information for the Funeral of John Hume RIP

News 03 August 2020
The Hume Family ask that people stay at home this evening as Mr Hume's remains are brought to St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry This evening the removal of the remains of the late John Hume RIP will be bro...
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Statement on the death of John Hume RIP by Bishop Donal McKeown

News 03 August 2020
The death of John Hume, one of the greatest peacemakers and champions of social justice of our time, will be felt by many people locally and around the world. He dedicated his life to the welfare of t...
Read more

Homily - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

News 03 August 2020
Sunday, 2 August 2020   The 'news' referred to at the beginning of the Gospel passage is the death in prison of John the Baptist. Not surprisingly, Jesus wants to be alone. And so, he withdraws t...
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Life to the Full - Radio Maria featuring the Diocese of Derry

News 29 July 2020
Life to the Full with Eileen O'Driscoll and Joyson Joy is a weekly radio programme on Radio Maria Ireland. Broadcast every Wednesday at 6:10pm the programme featuring inspirational stories of faith an...
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Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of John Hume
UPDATE: Information for the Funeral of John Hume RIP
Statement on the death of John Hume RIP by Bishop Donal McKeown
Homily - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Life to the Full - Radio Maria featuring the Diocese of Derry

Scripture Saturday - Bishop Donal

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