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”
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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”
Bishop calls for ‘generous response’
By Dan Walsh Following a meeting with local representatives from the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Bishop Ger Nash has called for ‘a generous response‘ to the annual Church Gate Collection which will take place after all Masses in the Diocese of Ferns on the weekend December 16th/17th. This year’s Annual Appeal is focusedContinue reading “Bishop calls for ‘generous response’”
Pastoral Plan for the Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh Priests are reflecting upon drafts of a pastoral plan for the Diocese of Ferns and the parishioners in the Diocese will be given further information in their newsletters at Masses this weekend. As part of the universal Church’s ongoing journey of synodality, the priests of the Diocese of Ferns met together forContinue reading “Pastoral Plan for the Diocese of Ferns”
Presentation Sisters leaving Wexford town
By Dan Walsh Over two centuries since a Mr Carroll of Wexford bequeathed £1,600 to Bishop Patrick Ryan (1768-1819) that enabled him to a secure a foundation for the Presentation Nuns in 1818, the sisters are leaving Wexford town. It is an historic moment that marks the end of a long chapter that began withContinue reading “Presentation Sisters leaving Wexford town”
New volunteer ministries in the Diocese
The Diocese of Ferns is developing openings for new lay volunteer ministries in the Diocese and an Information Session on Lay Ministry takes place today (Wednesday) in the Seamus Rafter Suite, Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy at 7.30 pm. All interested are invited and other Information Sessions on Lay Ministry are planned for New Ross PastoralContinue reading “New volunteer ministries in the Diocese”
Bunclody mourns for Canon Seamus de Vál
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. Canon Seamus S de Vál, affectionately known as Fr. Wall, retired teacher, priest, historian and friend to all who made his acquaintance, who lived in retirement at Irish Street in his native Bunclody. He was aged 97 years. Fr. Wall retired from his position asContinue reading “Bunclody mourns for Canon Seamus de Vál”
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