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”
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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!”
Christmas message from Bishop Ger Nash
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”
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”
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