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”
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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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