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Jeff Cavins to lead Day of Reflection on The Gospel of the Family - Living Church, Belfast - Sat 21st April

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DAY OF REFLECTION exploring the theme The Gospel of the Family - Joy for the World, hosted by American Catholic evangelist, author and biblical scholar, Jeff Cavins, on Saturday 21 April 2018, in Our Lady & St Patrick's College, 120 Gilnahirk Road, Knock, Belfast BT5 7DL. Starting time 10.30am, doors open at 9.30am. Opening Prayer will be led by the internationally renowned The Priests. Jeff C...

ACCORD invites applications for the Certificate in Counselling

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ACCORD invites applications for the Certificate in Counselling (Marriage and Relationship), for the academic year 2018/2019. The Certificate, validated by St. Patrick's College Maynooth, is aligned to Level 8, 20 ECTS on the National Framework of Qualifications and is aimed at qualified, experienced counsellors/psychotherapists who have: Degree/Diploma in Counselling/Psychotherapy Compl...

Culmore Parish Retreat - Mon 23rd to Wed 25th April 2018

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The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal will conduct a Parish Retreat in Thornhill Church, Culmore Parish from Monday 23rd to Wednesday 25th April.RETREAT PROGRAMMEMonday 23rd April: GOD'S LOVEMass: 7.00am and 10.00amRetreat Talk and Benediction:7.30pmTuesday 24th April: GOD'S MERCYMass:7.00am and 10.00amRetreat Talk and Confessions: 7.30pmWednesday 25th April: GOD'S HEALINGMass: 7.00am and...

Youth Weekend in Maghera - 20th-22nd April 2018

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Youth Weekend in St Patrick's College, Maghera from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd April 2018. A weekend of fun faith and friendship. Ages 16-35. ID required. Group activities, inspiring talks, workshops, prayer, fun, a cahnce to make new friends. Weekend Residential - Bring a sleeping bag and pillow! Donation only. Register at www.youth2000.ie

'Cherish every life' - Bishop Donal's address to Public Meeting in Buncrana - Sunday April 8th 2018

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It is good to see so many people here this evening. Thank you for coming. The numbers involved in our conversations demonstrate just how close this issue is to many people's hearts.As the local bishop, I have been asked to give both guidance and encouragement to those who live in the Co Donegal part of the diocese. And that led to a shortish pastoral letter that has been publicized this weekend, w...

Human life is precious, beautiful, sacred - A Pastoral Letter from Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry

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The relationship between parent and child is deeply rooted in human nature. Becoming a mother or father is a great joy for so many people. Many parents see their child as a miracle. Lots of children are alive now because of the wonderful care that sick or premature babies can receive. On the other hand many couples also experience the aching pain of not being able to have children of their own. Th...

Bishop Alan McGuckian ordains two deacons in Rome - Easter Tuesday 2018

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Today in the Basilica of Saint Prassede, Rome, Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe, ordained two seminarians to the diaconate, Reverend Anthony Briody, from the Diocese of Raphoe, and Reverend Declan McGeehan, from the Diocese of Derry. The two new deacons are resident in the Pontifical Irish College in Rome, from where they are perusing their studies for the priesthood. Monsignor Ciarán ...

'Full of Grace' Parish Mission - Fr Michael Gaitley in Limavady - 22-24th April 2018

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World renowned speaker Fr Michael Gaitley visits Limavady to give their Parish Mission.

He will celebrate Sunday Mass at 9am in St Mary's Church, Irish Green Street and at 12 noon in Christ the King Church, Scroggy Road

He will give talks in Christ the King Church, Scroggy Road at 7.30pm on Sunday 22nd, Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th April 2018. All welcome to join.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

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The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is led by Bishop Donal McKeown. Our dates are July 1st to July 6th each year.Travelling together as pilgrims on the journey of life to this special place of healing and hospitality w...