By Dan Walsh The Holy See, through the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, has asked Bishop Ger Nash of Ferns to assign Fr Billy Swan to serve in that dicastery for five years. A dicastery is a department in the Roman Curia that assists the Pope in governing the Catholic Church worldwide. TheContinue reading “Fr Billy Swan to serve in dicastery”
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Fr. Eustace served in Ferns, Our Lady’s Island and Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh The death has taken place of Fr. Thomas (Tommy) Eustace well-known and respected retired and former Parish Priest of Our Lady’s Island, Ferns, and Administrator at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy. A native of Loughnageer, Foulksmills, he was educated locally and at St. Peter’s College, Wexford, where he was ordained on June 5th,Continue reading “Fr. Eustace served in Ferns, Our Lady’s Island and Enniscorthy”
Retirements and appointments in the Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh The Bishop of Ferns, Bishop Ger Nash has announced changes in the Diocese of Ferns with appointments effective from Monday, September 15th 2025. The following priests will retire from active Ministry: Msgr Denis Lennon will retire from his role as Co-PP in Clonard Parish. Fr Jim Finn will retire from his roleContinue reading “Retirements and appointments in the Diocese of Ferns”
Death of former Kilmore parish priest
By Dan Walsh The parish of Kilmore and the Diocese of Ferns are foremost in lamenting the sad passing of Fr. Denis Doyle, who served 18 years as a loyal and likeable parish priest in Kilmore. He was aged 78 years. Denis Doyle was born in 1947 at Cadogan, Ballycullane, educated at Balycullane National School,Continue reading “Death of former Kilmore parish priest”
Pope Leo XIV welcomed in Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh Bishop of Ferns, Bishop Ger Nash said; “With deep joy and heartfelt gratitude to the Holy Spirit, I warmly welcome the news of the election of Pope Leo XIV.“The people of the Diocese of Ferns join with the universal Church in prayerful thanksgiving for the gift of new papal leadership. We askContinue reading “Pope Leo XIV welcomed in Diocese of Ferns”
Remember Bishop Brendan in your prayers
By Dan Walsh Following the death of Brendan Comiskey, Bishop of Ferns, 1984 to 2002, a statement was issued by the Diocese of Ferns and it reads as follows; “The diocese takes this opportunity to express its sympathies to his extended family, to the members of his religious order and to all those who grieveContinue reading “Remember Bishop Brendan in your prayers”
Former Bishop Brendan Comiskey dies
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of former Bishop of Ferns, Brendan Comiskey. He was aged 89. He was appointed Bishop of Ferns on April 4th, 1984, consecrated in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, on May 20th and served in the position for 18 years. Born on August 13th, 1935 in Clontibret, Co Monaghan, heContinue reading “Former Bishop Brendan Comiskey dies”
Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
By Dan Walsh Celebrated Requiem Mass in memory of Pope Francis takes place in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy at 7pm on Friday, April 25th. The chief celebrant will be Most Rev. Ger Nash, DD, Bishop of Ferns. All are welcome to attend. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17th, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, PopeContinue reading “Requiem Mass for Pope Francis”
Diocese of Ferns tribute to Pope Francis
In St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, the Papal flag is at half-mast to honour Pope Francis in the Diocese of Ferns. The following statement has been issued by the Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash. “It was with great sadness that the world heard on Monday morning of the death of Pope Francis. Here in The DioceseContinue reading “Diocese of Ferns tribute to Pope Francis”
Returning to nature on church grounds!
By Dan Walsh The Wexford Parish Care for the Earth group and Wexford County Council Environmental Department staff, Cliona Connolly and Claire Goodwin met with Bishop Ger Nash and the Diocesan priests recently. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a ‘Returning to Nature’ project for Wexford parishes. “Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si’ On CareContinue reading “Returning to nature on church grounds!”
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