St Columba Year 2021
Diocese of Derry

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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

Homily - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

News 19 July 2021
Sunday, 18 July 2021  Last week, Jesus sent out his disciples as missionaries and he told them to travel light. Now they have come back and are tired as well as keen to talk about their experienc...
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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - Sunday 25 July 2021

News 09 July 2021
FROM POPE FRANCIS ALSO READ: Young people, the elderly, and the prophecy of Joel Pope: 'care for the elderly, don't leave them alone' Pope Francis has established a World Day for Grandparents and the ...
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Plant a Tree in their Memory on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

News 09 July 2021
Will you Plant a Tree in their Memory?   As part of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the CGA is inviting families and parishes to 'Plant a Tree in their Memory' on Sunday 25 July. ...
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Pope Francis message to describe the special format for the 2022 World Meeting of Families

News 05 July 2021
Pope Francis releases a video message to describe the special format for the 2022 World Meeting of Families. In his message, Pope Francis outlines some important changes that have been made to the str...
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Sharing the Good News - June 2021

News 29 June 2021
Coverage in this month's edition includes:   Reek Pilgrimage on Croagh Patrick to be four days a week this July; Bishop Nulty welcomes Pope Francis' message to Grandparents and the Elderly;&...
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Homily - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - Sunday 25 July 2021
Plant a Tree in their Memory on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis message to describe the special format for the 2022 World Meeting of Families
Sharing the Good News - June 2021

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 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

    Bishop's Homilies and Statements 26 July 2021
    Last week, in Mark's Gospel story, Jesus had addressed the crowds in a deserted place, where he had brought the disciples to get a rest. We now take a full chapter from St John's Gospel where Jesus de...
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    Homily - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

    Bishop's Homilies and Statements 13 July 2021
    Sunday, 11 July 2021  Last week we saw Jesus facing rejection in his hometown. And he was amazed at their lack of faith. But despite that discouragement, he now sends his apostles out to the othe...
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    Homily - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

    Bishop's Homilies and Statements 05 July 2021
    Sunday, 4 July 2021  If you have been following the story about Jesus in St Mark's Gospel, today comes as a bit of shock. Jesus had calmed the storm on the lake, healed the woman with the haemorr...
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    Homily - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

    News 28 June 2021
    Sunday, 27 June 2021  Last week, we heard about the disciples and Jesus calming the storm that threatened to overwhelm them as they crossed over to the other side of the lake. That left the ...
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    Homily - Fan the Flame 2021 - Bishop McKeown

    News 22 June 2021
    Monday, 21 June 2021  This is the longest day in the year, the day when we are furthest from the cold short days of winter. It is a time to look back on the years spent in primary or national sch...
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    Homily - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
    Homily - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
    Homily - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
    Homily - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
    Homily - Fan the Flame 2021 - 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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