The March 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

Highlights in this edition include: Youth & Faith in Action

Youth & Faith in Action

  • An Lasair Chríost youth gathering — "Shine your light on others… don't hide it under a bushel"
  • Launch of Irish Columban Youth
  • The Spark Youth Programme continuing to grow, helping young people stay connected in faith
Schools & Young People
  • Sacred Heart College, Omagh celebrates its Silver Jubilee
  • Students preparing for the Portuguese Camino
  • Young Writers reflecting on Lent, suffering, faith, and the life of the Church
Lent & Parish Life
  • Dungiven Lenten Retreat — reaching deeper into faith
  • Parish GAA Mass bringing community together
  • Moville Passionist Mission — a time of prayer and renewal
  • Greencastle parish youth Camino and Croagh Patrick climb
Community & Witness
  • Fundraisers and parish gatherings across the Diocese
  • Restoration of a beautiful painting of St Patrick in Maghera
  • Tribute to the late Yvonne O'Rourke
Reflection & Prayer
  • A powerful reflection on peace and disarmament by Sr Deirdre Mullan RSM
  • Vocations stories and discernment journeys
  • Ruach – Breath of the Spirit
  • Reflections for Lent and International Women's Day


Alongside Parish Post-its, Diocesan Diary, Forty Hours, Eucharistic Adoration and more.

📖 The March edition of The Net is available online and in parishes — please check your local church porch.