The Diocese of Derry is the fourth largest diocese in Ireland and the most northerly. It consists of 51 parishes, organised into four deaneries, with territory in Counties Derry, Tyrone and Donegal, as well as a small part of County Antrim. Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head, is in the parish of Malin, Co. Donegal.

There are approximately 235,000 Catholics in the diocese. The religious and spiritual well-being of the people is served by approximately 100 priest, as well as Religious Brothers and Sisters in various ministries throughout the diocese.

Parishes vary in size and character, from recently established urban parishes, such as Holy Family Parish in Derry to small, rural parishes like Greencastle, in County Tyrone.

The diocese has a long and Noble History*. The Catholic faith has grown from its earliest foundations, with the monastery and St. Eugene at Ardstraw and the monastery founded by St. Columba at Derry. (See related articles on St. Eugene and St. Columba).

The ecclesial centre of the diocese is St. Eugene’s Cathedral, in Derry. St. Eugene’s Cathedral is the mother church of the diocese and, of course, the principle church of the bishop. The Bishop is both bishop of the diocese and Parish Priest of Templemore.

This website lists the parishes of the Diocese, providing useful information, including Mass times and Confessions. There is also a contact information for the priests of the diocese and general information on diocesan structures and Curia.