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Jul
03

New Spiritual Initiative Launched to Support Families Affected by Drug Addiction

Derry, Northern Ireland – June 2026 – As concerns continue to grow over drug use among young people, the Matt Talbot Prayer Society is launching a new...

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Jun
16

Bishop Donal McKeown's Homily at the Ordination of Father Stephen Baxter

In this homily, delivered at the ordination of Father Stephen Baxter to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Derry, Bishop Donal McKeown refle...

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Jun
11

The Way – Sharing Good News | Issue 264

Sharing Good News is the weekly ezine of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference, highlighting stories, videos and resources from across the Church in ...

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May
11

A Novena of Holy Hours for Vocations Across the Diocese

Nine evenings of prayer across the Diocese of Derry in preparation for Pentecost Sunday. In preparation for Pentecost Sunday on 24th May, parishes acr...

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May
03

VIDEO: “It’s Been People Who Have Sustained Me” – Bishop Donal McKeown Reflects on 25 Years

A personal reflection marking 25 years of episcopal ministry in Derry Marking the Silver Jubilee of his episcopal ordination, Bishop Donal McKeown ref...

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Apr
30

A Message from the Holy Father for Bishop McKeown’s Silver Jubilee

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his episcopal ordination, Bishop Donal McKeown received a message and Apostolic Blessing from the Holy Fath...

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Apr
30

Bishop McKeown marks 25 years of episcopal ministry

Bishop Donal McKeown marked the Silver Jubilee of his episcopal ordination on Sunday afternoon, 26 April, at St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry, as clergy, ...

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Apr
26

Called to Greatness | Good Shepherd Sunday Homily – Vocations Sunday 2026

On Good Shepherd Sunday, as the Church prays for vocations, and as he marks the 25th anniversary of his episcopal ordination, Bishop McKeown refl...

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Apr
22

A Call Worth Listening To – Fr Pat O’Hagan’s Vocation Story

As the Church prepares for Vocations Sunday on 26 April, we share a short video reflection from Fr Pat O'Hagan, Vocations Director for the Diocese of ...

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Mar
28

You are invited to walk with Jesus this Holy Week

Holy Week invites us to take part — not just to look on. In his message, Bishop Donal McKeown speaks honestly about that reality — and offers a simple...

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