Diocese of Derry

Mar

31

Reflection on the Gospel: Jesus arrives in Jerusalem

Lent 2020 Bishop's Homilies and Statements

During the six weeks of Lent 2020, Bishop Donal McKeown invites us, as individuals, as families and parish faith communities of the Diocese of Derry, ...

Mar

29

Homily - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Bishop McKeown

Lent 2020 Bishop's Homilies and Statements

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2020 29 March 2020 Gospel: The Raising of Lazarus Jesus was very often hard to understand. Regularly, he seemed to be ...

Mar

28

The Act of Spiritual Communion

Pastoral Support & Guidance Bishop's Homilies and Statements

An explaination of spiritual communion by Bishop Donal For various reasons we may be prevented from receiving the Eucharist at Mass. We coul...

Mar

12

Parish churches in the Diocese of Derry with live Mass broadcasts

News Pastoral Support & Guidance

Those who are unable to attend weekend Masses in their parish are encouraged to mark Sunday as well as they can by participating in Masses which are t...

Mar

24

Order of Service for Act of Consecration of Ireland to Immaculate Heart of Mary

News Pastoral Support & Guidance

UPDATE: The Act of Consecrating Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from the #coronavirus with Bishop Donal McKeown,...

Mar

26

Pope Frances extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing to be broadcast at 5.00pm RTE News Now

News Pastoral Support & Guidance

Tomorrow Friday, 27 March, 5.00pm Irish time, the Holy Father Pope Francis will preside over an extraordinary global celebration (Statio orbis) o...

Mar

27

Homily - Feast of the Annunciation - Bishop McKeown

Bishop's Homilies and Statements

Wednesday, 25 March 2020 | St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry On the surface, two figures are at the heart of today's Gospel passage – the Angel Gabrie...

Mar

24

Statement from Bishop Donal McKeown - Coronavirus

News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

On Monday, 23 March 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement, instructing people to stay at home wherever possible. He specifically said th...

Mar

16

Statement from Bishop Donal McKeown to the Priests of the Diocese - Coronavirus

News Pastoral Support & Guidance Bishop's Homilies and Statements

Dear Father You will know that public health advice regarding the Coronavirus epidemic is constantly changing.It is clear now that the virus is active...

Mar

22