A solemn procession from the Long Tower Church to St. Columba’s Well was held to mark the historic 80th anniversary of the church's consecration.
The poignant event, held as part of the annual St. Columba’s Day celebrations, saw parishioners walk the traditional route following Mass to honour generations of local faith and heritage.
5. Fr. John Joe Duffy, PP, Creeslough, chief concelebrant at the Mass to mark the 80th anniversary of Consecration of Long Tower Church, on the Feast of St. Columba.
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6. Fr. Gerard Mongan leading the procession on the Feast of St. Columba for Mass to mark the 80th anniversary of Consecration of Long Tower Church.
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7. Churchgoers taking part in the Rosary in Irish at the Calvary in the grounds of St. Columba's Church, Long Tower as part of St Columba's Day celebrations.
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
8. Churchgoers taking part in the Rosary in Irish at the Calvary in the grounds of St. Columba's Church, Long Tower as part of St Columba's Day celebrations.
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
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