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”
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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”
Bishop Nash pays tribute to Canon Felix
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash has led tributes to Very Reverend Canon Felix Byrne, Parochial House, Monaseed, Gorey, Co. Wexford and formerly of Ballygullen, Camolin, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday. He was aged 94 years. In a statement to WexfordLocal.com, Bishop Nash stated; “I was privileged to haveContinue reading “Bishop Nash pays tribute to Canon Felix”
Lay ministry training plans for Diocese of Ferns
By Dan Walsh A decline in vocations, reduced numbers and the ageing profile of serving clergy is at crisis point in the Diocese of Ferns and an invitation by Pope Francis and the expressed wishes of the people of the diocese is inviting women and men to participate in new lay ministry roles in theContinue reading “Lay ministry training plans for Diocese of Ferns”
Prayer for fine weather
Bishop of Ferns Ger Nash has expressed his support and compassion for those in the farming community who are experiencing difficulties because of the recent 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 for all whose work orContinue reading “Prayer for fine weather”
Funding for former Wexford Adoration Convent
By Dan Walsh An agreement has been signed between the President of Georgia Southern University, Dr. Kyle Marrero, and the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor for the refurbishment of the Adoration Convent in Wexford town. Wexford County Council purchased the extensive building beside Bride Street Church for accommodation for students from GeorgiaContinue reading “Funding for former Wexford Adoration Convent”
Hospital fire bravery Masses in all parishes
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash and parishes in the Diocese of Ferns will offer Masses of Thanksgiving following the devastating fire at Wexford General Hospital which resulted in the major safe evacuation of over 200 patients and the immediate closure of the entire wards and services. In a statement this evening Bishop Nash toldContinue reading “Hospital fire bravery Masses in all parishes”
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Ger Nash for Lent 2023.
Since I took up my role as Bishop of Ferns I have been visiting the parishes for weekend Masses as often as I possibly can. To date, I have visited about 35 of the 49 parishes and look forward to being in the others in the near future. I hugely appreciate the welcome given toContinue reading “Pastoral Letter from Bishop Ger Nash for Lent 2023.”
New arrangements in five parishes
By Dan Walsh The parochial system that has served the Diocese of Ferns so well for generations and instilled pride and sense of belonging into each and every one of us is sadly giving way to a clustering of parishes all over Ireland as a direct response to the sharp decrease in vocations and theContinue reading “New arrangements in five parishes”
