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Culmore parish to lose only church with closure of Thornhill chapel

A Catholic parish in Derry is to lose its only church after a religious order decided not to renew the lease on the building. Since being set up 27 years ago, Culmore parish has used a church owned by the Sisters of Mercy Order for its services. ...

18 Mar 2022 at 16:26

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Parish priest brought ‘sunshine, joy and laughter’ to community

Tributes have been paid to 'inspirational' County Derry priest Fr John Cargan, who passed away last week following a short illness. A native of the County Derry village of Castlerock, Fr Cargan was the Parish Priest of Kilrea and Desertoghill. ...

20 Apr 2022 at 09:00

Local News

Fundraiser for Derry Diocese's second oldest church

A community fundraiser has been established for the Derry Diocese's second oldest church. St Mary's Church in Lagg in Inishowen, widely believed to be the most beautiful in Ireland, needs a fresh coat of paint and the local community is ...

26 May 2022 at 14:59

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Derry singing club for people with dementia hailed as a 'huge success'

St Eugene's Cathedral Hall was the venue for the 'Cathedral Voices' sessions, which has brought people together every Thursday to enjoy singing and craic. The project, overseen by the St Eugene's Cathedral Derry Diocese, is led by ...

24 Feb 2022 at 14:08

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IN PICTURES: Diocese of Derry Celebration Mass to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Saint Eugene's Cathedral

Diocese of Derry Celebration Mass to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the opening of Saint Eugene's Cathedral. Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland. Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor, Apostolic ...

01 May 2023 at 16:45

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IN PICTURES: Derry schools celebrate Sacrament of Confirmation (2024)

GREENHAW PS CONFIRMATION. . . . .Pupils from Greenhaw Primary School who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Fr. Chris McDermott at St. Brigid's Church, Carnhill on Thursday last. Included from left are Miss Dara ...

23 Feb 2024 at 19:00

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Silver Jubilee Mass for Fr Paul Farren

Today marks the Silver Jubilee of the Ordination of Father Paul Farren, the administrator of St Eugene's Cathedral and director of the Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre. Marking the occasion, the Derry Diocese said: ...

06 Jul 2022 at 17:18

Local News

Meet Fr Shaun Doherty - ordained today at St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry

Former Highland Radio presenter Shaun Doherty has been ordained at St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry. Having stepped aside from his broadcasting role in Letterkenny back in 2017, where he had worked for 27 years, ...

02 Jul 2023 at 18:06

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IN PICTURES: Local pupils receive Pope John Paul II Award

Crana College Holy Cross College, Strabane Thornhill College Lumen Christi College St Cecilia's College St Mary's College St Columb's College Loreto College, Coleraine Scoil Mhuire St Brigid's College St ...

31 Jan 2025 at 11:31

Local News

Pupils across Derry Diocese receive Pope John Paul II Awards

The 18th Annual Pope John Paul II Award Ceremony was held in Saint Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry on Wednesday, January 29. The keynote address was given by the Patron of the Pope John Paul II Award, Most ...

31 Jan 2025 at 17:14

Northern Ireland

Priest charged over alleged attempted sexual communication with child

A Catholic priest has been charged over alleged attempted sexual communication with a child. Police said the 58-year-old man was charged on Friday. Police in Derry/Londonderry have charged a ...

18 Apr 2025 at 19:54

'Fr Liam was a gentleman and certainly a man of the people' - tributes paid to late County Derry priest

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'Fr Liam was a gentleman and a certainly a man of the people' - tributes paid to late County Derry priest

Tributes have been paid to a retired County Derry priest who passed away yesterday. Fr Liam Donnelly, of Drumlamph, Lavey, passed away on Saturday, October 26. The popular cleric's death ...

27 Oct 2024 at 21:23

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