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”
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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”
Major clerical changes in Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh 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 weekend of July 13-14th. Fr. Sean Devereux Cushinstown appointed as Co-PP to the Pastoral area of Bunclody-Ferns-Kilrush and assigned to Ferns. Fr. John Byrne Oylegate appointedContinue reading “Major clerical changes in Diocese of Ferns”
Bishop prays for the farming community
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash has expressed his support and compassion for those in the farming community and other sectors who are experiencing difficulties because of the prolonged spell of poor weather. He asks everyone in the Diocese of Ferns to join with him in praying for favourable weather and also in praying forContinue reading “Bishop prays for the farming community”
Ferns Diocesan Pilgrimage in May
From May 16th to 21st this year many people will make the journey to Lourdes as part of the Ferns Diocesan Pilgrimage led by Bishop of Ferns, Bishop Ger Nash. “As Covid disrupted our gatherings for a few years, we now look forward to welcoming our assisted pilgrims, our youth and youth leaders and theContinue reading “Ferns Diocesan Pilgrimage in May”
Death of Duncannon parish priest
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Fr. John P. Nolan, parish priest of Duncannon for the past 20 years. Many tributes have been expressed and he will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery after Funeral Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Duncannon, on Sunday. He was in his 78th year.Continue reading “Death of Duncannon parish priest”
Christmas Message from Bishop Ger Nash
Dear Friends, As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ this year, our hearts are moved by the images of small children that we have seen over the past few months. The terrible tragedy of Israel and Gaza, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the persistent and life-destroying famine in East Africa, are all the moreContinue reading “Christmas Message from Bishop Ger Nash”
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