By Dan Walsh The parish priest of Clonard, Right-Rev. Monsignor Denis Lennon has retired on age grounds, however, he has agreed to continue as curate in the Wexford town parish. Fr Barry Larkin C.C. has been appointed Administrator of Clonard. Mgr. Lennon’s retirement has been accepted by Bishop Denis Brennan who has congratulated him onContinue reading “Mgr. Lennon steps down as PP of Clonard”
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CEIST seeks patronage of new Gorey school
By Dan Walsh Welcoming the recent announcement of a new secondary school for Gorey, the Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has today written to the priests and school principals of parishes in the Gorey school catchment area. In his letter he has asked that they highlight to parents – of children in the 2ndContinue reading “CEIST seeks patronage of new Gorey school”
Sunday Prayer and Remembrance Service
By Dan Walsh Bishop Denis Brennan will lead a Service to dedicate the month of November as a month of Prayer and Remembrance for the Dead and for the Comfort of the Bereaved at 3pm in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, on Sunday. November 1st. Many parishes in the diocese will also hold their own Service soContinue reading “Sunday Prayer and Remembrance Service”
“Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan
By Dan Walsh The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has written a Pastoral Letter to the people of the Diocese of Ferns for the month of November in which he asks that the people of the Diocese now double down on their efforts to reduce the instances of Coronavirus and that throughout November (theContinue reading ““Only place in Europe where church closure exists,”; Bishop Brennan”
Live Streaming of Masses
The Diocese of Ferns has published details of where Mass is available from the following parishes via their webcams/radio broadcasts as all public all Masses are cancelled due to the Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions. WEXFORD: https://wexfordparish.com. Daily at 10amNEW ROSS: 10am weekdays, Saturday Vigil Mass at 6pm and Sunday mornings at 10am. 104.7fmSt. Aidan’s Cathedral,Continue reading “Live Streaming of Masses”
Mass suspended from midnight tonight
By Dan Walsh Public Masses in the Diocese of Ferns will be suspended as and from midnight tonight and will remain suspended for the duration of Level 3 of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions imposed by the government. The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has asked the faithful to approach the newly announced Level 3Continue reading “Mass suspended from midnight tonight”
Church ‘strongly recommends’ face coverings
The Diocese of Ferns has reaffirmed its commitment to social distancing and proper sanitisation in all churches and buildings. In a statement issued this week, the Diocese said the following; “In solidarity with the vast majority of our fellow citizens who actively promote and pursue as safe an environment as possible – in their homes,Continue reading “Church ‘strongly recommends’ face coverings”
Tributes to popular Wexford priest
The death has occurred of Very Rev. Hugh O’Byrne, aged 78, of Moortown, Bridgetown, who was a popular priest for more than 50 years and ministered for 22 years as parish priest of Blackwater until his retirement due to personal health issues four years ago. Many tributes have been posted on social media since newsContinue reading “Tributes to popular Wexford priest”
Pope accepts Bishop Brennan’s resignation
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Denis Brennan, in line with the existing protocol on reaching his 75th birthday, and the authorities in Rome have sanctioned the process of appointing a new Bishop of Ferns. Recently, on Pentecost Sunday (May31st), Bishop Brennan celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his priesthood at Sunday Mass inContinue reading “Pope accepts Bishop Brennan’s resignation”
Churches re-open under strict guidelines
By Dan Walsh Parish churches across the Diocese of Ferns opened their doors for Saturday and Sunday Mass for the first time in three months this evening, albeit, under strict public health guidelines regarding physical distancing and the maximum number of congregation for any liturgy is reduced in line with the size and capacity ofContinue reading “Churches re-open under strict guidelines”
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