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Nov
24

Pope Francis - The Message for the XXXVIII World Youth Day of November 26, Solemnity of Christ the King

Pope Francis marks the beginning of a two-year cycle on the theme of hope that will prepare young people for the Jubilee of 2025 The Holy Father's Mes...

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Dec
31

Homily - Marking 40 years of the Church of the Holy Family Parish - Bishop McKeown

This is the 7th day of Christmas, which means that there are still five more to go. The 12 days of Christmas song refers to seven swans a-swimming as ...

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Jan
17

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is traditionally observed from the 18th to the 25th January – the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul. Each y...

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Jan
20

Sunday of the Word of God, 21 January 2024

"Devoting a specific Sunday of the liturgical year to the word of God can enable the Church to experience anew how the risen Lord opens up for us the ...

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Mar
28

Homily - Chrism Mass 2024 - Bishop McKeown

Holy Thursday, 28 March 2024St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry This Chrism Mass presents us every year with the start of Jesus' ministry. He returns from hi...

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Apr
22

Homily - Good Shepherd Sunday - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 21 April 2024 Year B When we think that we are in charge of the Church's future or that we know the simple solution to our problems, we are pr...

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May
27

125th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church, Omagh

Homily - Bishop McKeown We all pick up little nuggets of wisdom as we go through life. One that I learned many years ago is that the way we choose to ...

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Jun
27

Northern Bishops: ‘Give Reasons to Hope’ statement on Westminster Elections

A Pastoral Reflection by the Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland On the forthcoming Westminster Elections (4th July 2024). The forthcoming Westminste...

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Jul
15

All welcome to Knock for World Day for Grandparents and Elderly on 28 July 2024

Grandparents are our heritage and are essential members of our families and communities. That is why a special day, Grandparents Day in School, is set...

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Jul
31

Homily - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time B - Bishop McKeown

Sunday, 28 July 2024 These five Sunday passages from St John are packed with invitations to think very deeply about the mystery of the word made flesh...

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