The Net - June 2025

The June 2025 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

Coverage in this month's edition includes:

Fan the Flame…

*Confirmation children encouraged to speak to the world of God's love as pilgrims of hope

• St Brigid's College community…alive in Christ by Shauna Sharkey
• St Eithne's PS families receive special memento of new Sacred Heart statue blessing
• St Joseph's Boys' a Rights Respecting School by Fiona Page
• St Joseph's Olive Branch fundraiser for Gaza
• Newtownstewart children enjoy Corpus Christi procession
• Ciaran McAlister Memorial Award winners Warsaw-bound

Young Writers share thoughts on…

*Effects of prayer on the brain

*Discerning call to priesthood

*Inspiring story of St Margaret Clitherow

*Family as the first school of love

*The miracles of Blessed Carlo Acutis

*Hunger of young people for tradition & challenge

*Faith and reason

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Ordination Golden Jubilees…

• Fr Charlie Keaney thankful for priesthood and prayers, patience and love of many
• Fr Michael Doherty prays for God's continued blessing of priests' words in spreading Gospel
• Fr Paddy Doherty thankful for blessings of working together on journey towards Christ
• Mixed emotions for Diamond Jubilee celebrations