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...

The following list provides Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass times for parishes throughout the Diocese of Derry. We hope this will assist parishio...

Be a bearer of hope this Christmas Take a few moments to watch Bishop Donal McKeown’s Christmas Message for 2025. Reflect on how you, your famil...

A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Donal McKeownDiocese of Derry Sunday, 30th November 2025 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Advent is a season of expe...

The Annual Report 2024 of the Diocese of Derry's Child Safeguarding Committee, detailing safeguarding activities, personnel, training, and compliance ...

Parishes across Ireland are invited to unite once more in a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Gaza on 24th August  On Sunday, 24 August 2025, pari...

A gathering for anyone considering a vocation to diocesan priesthood will take place in Waterside Parish Hall on Sunday, 24 August 2025.  Anyone ...

A BIG thank you to all who participated in our Diocese of Derry 3 Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg 2025. Friday, 25th through to today, Sunday, 27th July....

Bishop McKeown has announced the following clerical changes for the Diocese of Derry, effective from Saturday, 30th August 2025: Rev John McDevit...

Like the vast majority of people in our community, we are deeply saddened by the violence we have seen in our city in recent days. There can be no jus...