By Dan Walsh The Diocese of Ferns and all who made acquaintance with popular priest Fr. Odhrán Furlong (54), will be shocked at the news of his sudden passing at the Parochial House, New Ross, this morning. It is understood that Fr. Odhrán failed to turn up for Mass and was discovered deceased in hisContinue reading “Shock death of Fr. Odhrán Furlong”
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Cloughbawn tributes to PP of 21 years
By Dan Walsh Tributes have been paid to Very Rev. Richard (Dick) Hayes, Cullenstown, Duncormick, former parish priest of Cloughbawn for almost 21 years – 1992 to 2013- who has passed away. He was aged 87 years. Paying tribute on social media the parishioners of St. Clement’s Church, Cloughbawn, stated; “Many parishioners have fond memoriesContinue reading “Cloughbawn tributes to PP of 21 years”
Prayer celebrations for St. Brigid’s Day
By Dan Walsh Parish communities in the Diocese of Ferns will host outdoor prayers for St. Brigid’s Day which occurs on Sunday, February 1st. Brigid Clauson, a member of the Ferns Diocesan Pastoral Council, described the events as “an opportunity for everyone in a community to spend some time in nature and pray together. SomeContinue reading “Prayer celebrations for St. Brigid’s Day”
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Nash to new role
By Dan Walsh The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, Archbishop Montemayor, has informed Bishop Ger Nash that Pope Leo XIV has appointed him Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Ossory, to take effect today (Sunday, January 25th) when Bishop Niall Coll is installed as Bishop of Raphoe. In a statement to WexfordLocal.com, Bishop Nash said thatContinue reading “Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Nash to new role”
Rathangan Church needs major repairs
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting At the January Wexford County Council meeting, Cllr Jim Codd inquired about securing €1.3 million for major repairs to Rathangan’s prominent church, known locally as “the cathedral in the fields.” Rathangan church, a heritage site, needs funding to repair its deteriorating roof. Cllr Codd said locals haveContinue reading “Rathangan Church needs major repairs”
Fr Billy Swan to serve in dicastery
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”
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”
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