Diocese of Derry

Those who are unable to attend weekend Masses in their parish are encouraged to mark Sunday as well as they can by participating in Masses which are t...

Mar

24

Order of Service for Act of Consecration of Ireland to Immaculate Heart of Mary

News Pastoral Support & Guidance

UPDATE: The Act of Consecrating Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from the #coronavirus with Bishop Donal McKeown,...

Mar

26

Pope Frances extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing to be broadcast at 5.00pm RTE News Now

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Tomorrow Friday, 27 March, 5.00pm Irish time, the Holy Father Pope Francis will preside over an extraordinary global celebration (Statio orbis) o...

Mar

27

Homily - Feast of the Annunciation - Bishop McKeown

Bishop's Homilies and Statements

Wednesday, 25 March 2020 | St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry On the surface, two figures are at the heart of today's Gospel passage – the Angel Gabrie...

Mar

24

Statement from Bishop Donal McKeown - Coronavirus

News Bishop's Homilies and Statements

On Monday, 23 March 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement, instructing people to stay at home wherever possible. He specifically said th...

Mar

16

Statement from Bishop Donal McKeown to the Priests of the Diocese - Coronavirus

News Pastoral Support & Guidance Bishop's Homilies and Statements

Dear Father You will know that public health advice regarding the Coronavirus epidemic is constantly changing.It is clear now that the virus is active...

Mar

22