St. Peters College Graduation Mass.
Bishop Brennan celebrated the Graduation Mass for the class of 2021 in St. Peters College on Friday 14th May...
Read MoreReopening of churches for public worship
As you will be aware, new Covid guidelines were issued yesterday by government which involve the reopening of churches...
Read MoreFurther delay in resettling refugee children “appalling” – Bishop Denis Brennan
Further delay in resettling refugee children “appalling” – Bishop Denis Brennan “I call on Government to act as quickly...
Read MoreThe Diocese of Ferns Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Diocese of Ferns Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes 9th to 13th May 2021 Mass intentions can be emailed/posted to...
Read MoreEaster 2021 message of Bishop Denis Brennan
Easter 2021 message of Bishop Denis Brennan In an interview with La Civilita Catolica, published on 23 October 2020,...
Read MorePresentation to Bishop Denis Brennan to (belatedly) mark his Golden Jubilee
On the 15th (liturgical) anniversary of the announcement of his appointment as Bishop of Ferns in 2006, a presentation...
Read MoreMr. Mick Kavanagh appointed Director of Safeguarding for Ferns diocese.
Bishop Brennan has appointed Mr. Mick Kavanagh as Director of Safeguarding for Ferns diocese – a role that combines...
Read MoreDeath of Fr James Cashman
The death has occurred of Fr. James Cashman Due to current HSE & Government guidelines, Fr. Cashman’s funeral will...
Read More“Welcoming vaccines for the Common Good”
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference welcomes the encouraging news that a number of vaccines for COVID-19 are at an...
Read MoreDiocesan appointments in the Diocese of Ferns
The Bishop of Ferns, Dr Denis Brennan, has made the following clerical changes, effective on the weekend 13th/14th February...
Read MoreDeath of Very Reverend Noel Canon Hartley
The death has occurred of Very Rev Noel Canon Hartley. In accordance with the current Government guidelines, a strictly...
Read MoreAnnual Christmas Appeal
Fr. Aodhan Marken and Canon Arthur Minion observes the COVID guideline restrictions as they engage in their annual four...
Read MoreLaunch of Moments of Prayer at home for Christmas 2020
Featuring Emily Askins, Patrick Connors, Colm O Tiarnaigh and Fr Jim Fegan PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS WITH BISHOP DENIS...
Read MoreDiocesan Pastoral Council Newsletter
The Diocesan Pastoral Council have produced an Advent Newsletter for 2020 Advent Newsletter 2020 (002)
Read MoreDiocese of Ferns supports annual St Vincent de Paul Collection
PRESS RELEASE “‘Going in or going by’, you might note that the annual church gate St. Vincent de Paul...
Read MoreMass of Remembrance
Mass of Remembrance for deceased Pilgrims, helpers and benefactors of the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place on Tuesday...
Read MoreFerns Priest, Fr. John Paul Sheridan, co-edits publication to mark 225th anniversary of Maynooth College.
To mark the occasion a beautifully-presented volume captures a multi-dimensional perspective of an institution that has held a singular...
Read MoreEvery Vote counts in local Gorey context for new Secondary School.
Every Vote counts in local Gorey context for new Secondary School. Wexford people have historically always had a...
Read MoreDiocesan Appointments
The Bishop of Ferns has accepted the retirement of Monsignor Denis Lennon, PP Clonard, on age grounds, canon 538.3....
Read MoreNew secondary school for Gorey – Bishop Brennan writes to parish schools and priests in parishes in the Gorey catchment area – supporting CEIST bid.
Press Release Welcoming the recent announcement of a new secondary school for Gorey, the Bishop of Ferns, Dr....
Read MorePrayer and Remembrance Service for the Dead and for the Comfort of the Bereaved
On Sunday 1st November, Bishop Brennan will lead a Service to dedicate the month of November as a month...
Read More‘Keep heart, Be heart, Give heart!’ pastoral letter from Bishop Denis Brennan of Ferns
The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has written a Pastoral Letter (below) to the people of the Diocese...
Read MoreWorld Mission Sunday
World Missions Ireland is Pope Francis’ official charity for overseas mission. We’re part of a worldwide network of 120 offices,...
Read MoreLive Streaming of Masses
Mass is available from the following parishes via their webcams/radio broadcasts. Wexford: https://wexfordparish.com. Daily at 10am New Ross: 10am...
Read MoreStatement of Bishop of Ferns on the implementation of stage 3 (Covid restrictions).
The Bishop of Ferns, Dr. Denis Brennan has asked the faithful to approach the newly announced stage 3 restrictions...
Read MoreApostolic Nuncio to Ireland concludes the annual pilgrimage at Our Lady’s Island in Wexford.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland – Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo – is pictured with Fr. Jim Cogley and Bishop...
Read MoreStatement from the Diocese of Ferns – additional ‘strong recommendation’ re face coverings.
The diocese of Ferns reaffirms its commitment to social distancing and proper sanitisation in all of its churches and...
Read MoreDeath of Fr Hugh O’ Byrne
The death has occurred of Very Rev Hugh O’Byrne, Moortown, Bridgetown, Wexford and Pastor Emeritus of Blackwater. May he...
Read MoreAnnual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock which was scheduled for this Sunday 5th July, will now take place as a Virtual...
Read MoreBishop Brennan announces Diocesan Appointments
The Bishop of Ferns, Dr Denis Brennan DD has announced the following clerical changes to be effective on the...
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