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Clerical changes in Wexford Parish

By Dan Walsh Major clerical changes are imminent in Wexford Parish following today’s announcement that Fr Billy Swan, who is curate at St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy, is appointed Administrator in place of Fr. Aodhan Marken who becomes parish priest in Piercestown succeeding Fr. John O’Reilly, who is retiring. Fr Billy Swan, who is a nativeContinue reading “Clerical changes in Wexford Parish”

Wexford Christmas Fast raises €40,650

By Dan Walsh Two Wexford town clergymen have raised €40,650 for local charities at the annual four-day Christmas Fast which took place under pandemic regulations this year. The high profile fast is usually held outside St. Iberius Church on Wexford’s North Main Street. Canon Arthur Minion and Fr. Aodhán Marken wish to thank the peopleContinue reading “Wexford Christmas Fast raises €40,650”

Death of former Kilmuckridge Parish Priest

By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of retired Parish Priest of Kilmuckridge, where he served for ten years, and formerly of Coolerin, New Ross, Very Rev. Canon Noel Hartley (90) who died peacefully on New Year’s Day at Knockeen Nursing Home, Barntown. A native of Campile, he was educated at Horeswood National School andContinue reading “Death of former Kilmuckridge Parish Priest”

Support St Vincent de Paul collection

By Dan Walsh Bishop of Ferns Dr Denis Brennan is calling on people to support the annual church gate St Vincent de Paul collection which takes place this weekend in the Enniscorthy area and the weekend of December 12th-13th in the rest of the Diocese. Churches are reopened but numbers permitted to attend for publicContinue reading “Support St Vincent de Paul collection”

Mgr. Lennon steps down as PP of Clonard

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”

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”