The Net – July/August 2026 | Diocese of Derry Faith Stories

The July/August 2026 edition of 'The Net', the monthly publication sharing the fruits of the faith in our parish communities within the Diocese of Derry and beyond.

The NET is available online as well as hardcopy in all parishes - check your local parish church porch

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This summer edition welcomes Bishop-elect Michael Router following the announcement of his appointment as the new Bishop of Derry. Bishop Michael speaks about accepting his new mission and his trust that God is in control.

• Céad míle fáilte for Bishop-elect Michael Router
• Bishop Michael accepts his new mission believing God is in control

• Derry youth travel to Dublin for an inspiring encounter with Fr Mike Schmitz
• LIFE Camps bring faith, fun and friendship to Cathedral, Long Tower and Three Patrons parishes
• Young Writers meet for an afternoon of good conversation
• Three Patrons Parish schools welcome a seminarian visit
• American seminarian Casey Burgess shares his vocation story: "God knows me and calls me by name"

• St Eugene's Choral Scholar Scheme continues to flourish
• Gortin First Holy Communicants lead the Corpus Christi Procession
• Irish Mass at Granaghan Mass Rock
• Cathedral pilgrims visit Assisi
• Parish news from Coleraine, Kilrea, Maghera and beyond

• Msgr Joseph Donnelly celebrates his Diamond Jubilee
• Fr Jack Farrell marks 70 years of priesthood
• Fr Francis Bradley celebrates 30 years of ministry
• Vocations news, prayer and promotion of vocations to the diocesan priesthood

There are also reflections from Bishop Donal, Fr Johnny Doherty CSsR and Sinéad Strong, alongside Ruach – Breath of the Spirit, Children's Catechism Club, Eangach, Parish Post-its, Diocesan Diary, Eucharistic Adoration and more.

Read the July/August 2026 edition of The Net
https://derrydiocese.org/news/the-net-july-august-2026