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The
diocese was founded in the year 598
AD.
It is located in the south eastern corner of Ireland, and
comprises most of County Wexford and parts of counties Wicklow and
Carlow. The Catholic population of the diocese is 102,000 (January
2006).
News and Views
"Renew
us in the faith which is our life and salvation"
Pastoral Letter of Holy Father to Catholics of Ireland
Extracts
from Pastoral Letter & related Vatican Videos
Lettera
originale.PDF
Sommario
inglese.PDF
Tréadlitir
an Phápa Rónaofa Beinidict XVI Chuig Caitlicigh na hEireann
Our Lady's Island Pilgrimage Season
To
mark the official opening of the Pilgrimage, Mass was celebrated by
Bishop Denis Brennan and followed by the Procession of Most Blessed
Sacrament.
Bishop Brennan blesses pilgrims who thronged the Island for the Feast of the Assumption. more
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Photographs courtesy Tomás Hayes
Diocesan collection to support millions suffering in Pakistan
The
diocese of Ferns, together with the other dioceses in Ireland, will
hold a national church collection to help fund the work of Trocaire
in crisis-hit Pakistan next weekend 21/22 August. People can also
donate to the appeal by calling 1850 408 408 (ROI) or 0800 912 1200
(NI). Pope Benedict XVI in the United Kingdom
 Cardinal
Keith O'Brien celebrates episcopal Silver Jubilee
Cardinal
O'Brien, whose father came from St Peter's Square, Wexford, marked the
anniversary of his episcopal ordination on 5 August.
Celebrations
are due to be held to mark Cardinal O'Brien's dedicated service to the
church in Scotland, including a Mass at St Mary's Cathedral on 8
September at 7 p.m. Source: Total
Catholic 7/8
Mission
Sunday, 24 October 2010
Theme: In
Mission Together encourages all Christians to relfect on the
meaning of God in their lives and in the society around them.
Presentation of cheque
Bishop
Brennan photographed with Maureen O'Farrell, Eileen Murphy and
Geraldine Furlong, on the occasion of the presentation of a cheque for
€1600 representing the proceeds of a coffee morning held recently at
Bishop's House, Wexford in aid of the New Ross Community Hospital.
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