Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 18 February 2026. This Lent, parishes across the Diocese of Derry are gathering people together using the Sycamore video...

A question from someone with a Church of Ireland background: what does the term "vigil" mean — and is it another name for a service? The Church Counts...

A Simple Invitation to Pray with the Sunday Gospel Lent offers every parish a simple opportunity: to gather people together around Christ and His Word...

Why can't the Church use disposable plastic cups at Mass? Q: My parish recently returned to communion under the second species. A Eucharistic Minister...

Q: Praying for the dead: where can this be found in the Bible? I don't want any reference to the Catechism, thanks. A: As you allude to in your questi...

Q: Is it always wrong in every case to lie? What about the so called 'little white lie?' I'm thinking of situations where you tell a person something ...

Could you lead prayer in your parish? Could you make an impact on other people's prayer life? Is your parish in the Diocese of Derry? You are invited ...

A new guide "Teach us to Pray" is now available online and can be downloaded free.  The guide is made up of sections dedicated to prayer in the p...

Do you want to learn more about your catholic faith? Do you want to know and share the catechism of the catholic church with your children? In parish ...

Q: I once heard a priest talk about Ordinary Time and that it didn't mean 'plain' or that other times were more important. Of course, I can't remember...