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Together We Can Do More... World Mission Sunday

News 23 September 2020
World Mission Sunday celebrations take place over the weekend of the 18th of October. The theme Together we can do more – blessed are the peacemakers, reminds us that the Universal Church family is a ...
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Homily - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

News 20 September 2020
Sunday, 20 September 2020 At this stage in the Matthew's Gospel, Jesus continues to tell his disciples how their community of believers - which he calls 'the Church' - should live in ways that are rad...
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Clerical Changes for the Diocese of Derry - September 2020

News 11 September 2020
CLERICAL CHANGES FOR DIOCESE OF DERRY BY BISHOP DONAL McKEOWN The Bishop of Derry, Bishop Donal McKeown, has announced the following clerical changes, effective 11 September 2020: Rev Edward Gallagher...
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The Net - September 2020

News 11 September 2020
The September 2020 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in parishes and schools within the Diocese of Derry. Coverage in this month's edition includes:   ...
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National Grandparents Pilgrimage - Sunday, 13 September

News 10 September 2020
The National Grandparents Pilgrimage takes place in September each year at Knock Shrine. It has been one of the busiest, most well-attended pilgrimages of the year bringing grandparents, grandchildren...
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Together We Can Do More... World Mission Sunday
Homily - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Clerical Changes for the Diocese of Derry - September 2020
The Net - September 2020
National Grandparents Pilgrimage - Sunday, 13 September

Announcements - Bishop Donal McKeown

Homily - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Bishop's Homilies and Statements 06 September 2020
Sunday, 6 September 2020  Today we hear Jesus speaking about the community – and using the same word that he used recently that was then translated as 'Church'. Community is not just part of the ...
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Homily - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Bishop's Homilies and Statements 30 August 2020
Sunday, 30 August 2020 The public ministry of Jesus began with great enthusiasm and support. But as he moves towards Jerusalem, we find a Jesus who is much more aware of the rising tide of opposition ...
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Homily - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Bishop's Homilies and Statements 23 August 2020
Sunday, 23 August 2020 This reference to Christ building his Church on the Rock that is the faith of Peter is well known. But it is important to be aware that the word translated as 'Church' appears o...
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Homily - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Bishop's Homilies and Statements 16 August 2020
Sunday, 16 August 2020  In the Gospel so far, Jesus has always been pushing boundaries. That applies firstly within Judaism. But it was inevitable that questions should also arise as to the bound...
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Homily - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown

Bishop's Homilies and Statements 09 August 2020
Sunday, 9 August 2020 If you have been following St Matthew's Gospel over the last months, it is easy enough to see the story developing - Jesus announces his key principles in the Sermon on the Mount...
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Homily - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Homily - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Homily - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Homily - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
Homily - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Bishop McKeown
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