The annual Christmas message from Bishop Ger Nash, Diocese of Ferns, has been released and is reproduced in full here… Dear Friends, It is lovely, once again, to be able to share a message of greeting and gratitude as we approach the great celebration of Christmas. I hope the year has been kind to you and thatContinue reading “Christmas message from Bishop Ger Nash”
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Give families the wonder of Christmas
By Dan Walsh The annual Christmas church gate collections for the Society of St Vincent de Paul takes place this weekend – Saturday and Sunday- across all parishes throughout the Diocese of Ferns. The theme of this years’ appeal is “Helping to give Families the Wonder of Christmas” Bishop Ger Nash joins with all volunteersContinue reading “Give families the wonder of Christmas”
Night vigil for the relics of St Bernadette
By Dan Walsh at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy The relics of St Bernadette have journeyed on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. They have arrived at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, this afternoon where large numbers have already gathered for the special 24-hour stay including an all-night vigil.Continue reading “Night vigil for the relics of St Bernadette”
Marshalstown celebrates 100 years as a parish
By Dan Walsh The local community in Marshalstown were celebrating 100 years of the parish over the weekend. In December 1924 Bunclody and Marshalstown were separated to become individual parishes. Originally part of the vast parish of Templeshambo the division of Templeshambo parish into smaller units in the Roman Catholic administration commenced in the 1700s.Continue reading “Marshalstown celebrates 100 years as a parish”
Holy Relics of St Bernadette coming to Enniscorthy
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash has addressed people in the Diocese of Ferns regards “an occasion of great blessing in our diocese when we will have the honour of hosting the holy relics of St. Bernadette in St. Aidan’s Cathedral next Monday and Tuesday, September 23rd and 24th. “Many of us have had theContinue reading “Holy Relics of St Bernadette coming to Enniscorthy”
Adamstown in mourning for Fr. Jim Furlong
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Rev. Fr. James (Jim Furlong), a native of Adamstown who spent much of his ministry in London and served as parish priest in Duncannon. Many tributes are being received. He was aged 81 years. Born in the parish of Adamstown in 1943, he received his primary educationContinue reading “Adamstown in mourning for Fr. Jim Furlong”
Lamented death of Fr. Jimmy Moynihan
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Fr. James (Jimmy) Moynihan, a well-loved and highly respected priest of 36 years’ service, who sadly passed away at Enniscorthy Road, Ferns, on Wednesday. He was aged 60 years. Born in 1964, son of well-known musical parents, David and Patty Moynihan (née Redmond) he attended Ferns Boy’sContinue reading “Lamented death of Fr. Jimmy Moynihan”
Oulart prays for soul of ex-PP Fr. Jordan
By Dan Walsh The parish of Oulart and wider community are in mourning following news of the death of Very Rev. John Jordan, (83), who was parish priest of Oulart for 14 years (1997-2011) and was involved in setting up the Christian Media religious broadcasting studios at St. Peter’s College, Wexford. In 1976, Fr JordanContinue reading “Oulart prays for soul of ex-PP Fr. Jordan”
Prayers and emotion amongst parishioners
By Dan Walsh Recently announced clerical changes have been made in the Diocese of Ferns in response to the needs of the new Pastoral Areas and these changes are effective from next weekend, July 13-14th. But this weekend is particularly emotional in many parishes across the Diocese as pastor and parishioners sever a friendship andContinue reading “Prayers and emotion amongst parishioners”
Bree PP celebrates Golden Jubilee
By Dan Walsh The parish priest of Bree, Fr. Michael Byrne celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his ordination at a special Thanksgiving Mass in Bree Church where the chief celebrant was the Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash. It was an occasion of celebration in the parish and after Mass large numbers gathered in Bree CommunityContinue reading “Bree PP celebrates Golden Jubilee”
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