Stephen Baxter at his Ordination to the Diaconate in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, with Bishop of Derry the Most Rev. Donal McKeown (Ordaining bishop). Concelebrant priests, from left, are Fr. Paul McCafferty, VG, Fr. Michael Canny, Fr. Pat O’Hagan and on right Fr. Patrick Lagan. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAYplaceholder image
Stephen Baxter at his Ordination to the Diaconate in St. Columb’s Church, Chapel Road, with Bishop of Derry the Most Rev. Donal McKeown (Ordaining bishop). Concelebrant priests, from left, are Fr. Paul McCafferty, VG, Fr. Michael Canny, Fr. Pat O’Hagan and on right Fr. Patrick Lagan. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

IN PICTURES: Derry Diocese celebrates ordination to the Diaconate of Stephen Baxter

The parishes of Waterside and Strathfoyle celebrated on Friday (Feast of the Sacred Heart) as Stephen Baxter, a native of the parish, was ordained a Deacon by Bishop McKeown in St Columb's Church

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