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

Will you join the Diocese of Derry pilgrimage to this Holy place? This pilgrimage to Lough Derg is an opportunity to give thanks to God for having the...

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...

This Lent resource was first published in 2024 and remains fully relevant for the current year. The content has been reviewed and updated where approp...

After almost twenty years of service on the Bellaghy Parish Pastoral Council — most of that time as Chair — dedicated parishioner Marie Kilpatrick is ...

The February 2026 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of D...

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...

On Ash Wednesday, we begin again our Lenten journey of renewal and conversion. Traditionally, on this day we have our foreheads marked with ashes in t...

The January 2026 edition of The Net is now available, sharing the fruits of faith from parishes, schools and faith communities across the Diocese of D...