Homily of Bishop Nash at closing of Pilgrimage Season- Our Lady’s Island
I don’t know the value of the hearing aid industry in Ireland but I suspect that it is very...
Read MoreClerical Appointments in the Diocese
PRESS RELEASE A synodal Church is a people that journeys together. For over two years, the people, priests and...
Read MoreParish Grouping in the Twelve Pastoral Areas
THE GROUPING OF PARISHES IN OUR TWELVE PASTORAL AREAS A Pastoral Area is a grouping of parishes and their...
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Following on from successful information sessions held in 5 locations in the Diocese of Ferns, the Pastoral Development office...
Read MoreBishop Nash and parishes of Ferns to offer Masses of Thanksgiving following hospital fire
Statement Since the shocking fire at Wexford General Hospital on Wednesday I have been overwhelmed by stories and examples...
Read MoreGathering back: rebuilding the Eucharistic community after the Covid pandemic – pastoral letter by Bishop Ger Nash
Gathering back Since I took up my role as Bishop of Ferns I have been visiting the...
Read MoreArchbishop Eamon Martin to attend European Synodal Assembly with Irish delegation
Archbishop Eamon Martin to attend European Synodal Assembly with Irish delegation Archbishop Eamon Martin along with 13 other...
Read MoreChristmas Message from Bishop Ger.
Dear Friends I am delighted to have this opportunity to greet you and your families as we prepare for...
Read MoreMinistering together in a New Time
Bishop Ger and the clergy of the Diocese gathered last week to take time away to hold discussions on...
Read MoreDiocesan Appointments
PRESS RELEASE Bishop Ger Nash, Bishop of Ferns has made the following appointments within the Diocese. Fr Jim Doyle...
Read MoreDeath of V Rev James B. Canon Curtis
The death has taken place of V. Rev James B. Canon Curtis. ...
Read MoreDeath of Fr. Tommy Canon Doyle
The Death has taken place of V Rev Tommy Canon Doyle, retired Parish Priest of Craanford. Beloved brother of...
Read MoreDeath of Fr. Jimmy Ryan
The death has occurred of Father Jimmy Ryan, on 21st January 2022, Priest in Residence in Cleariestown and formally...
Read MoreData Protection Officer (Re-advertised)
Dioceses of Ferns, Kildare & Leighlin and Ossory invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Data...
Read MoreDeath of Fr. Murty Byrne
The death has occurred of Father Murty Byrne on 13th October 2021. Parish Priest of Ballymore /Mayglass Parish and...
Read MoreOrdination of Bishop Ger Nash
Bishop Ger Nash was ordained as the 81st Bishop of Ferns on Sunday 5th September 2021 in St. Aidan’s...
Read MoreNovena of Prayer before the Ordination of the Bishop of Ferns
A Novena of Prayer before the Ordination of the Bishop of Ferns 5th September 2021 “With...
Read MoreFirst Communions and Confirmations cancelled-Government Announcement
STATEMENT The government has announced that First Communion and Confirmation ceremonies should be deferred until further notice. The disappointment...
Read MoreDiocesan Appointments
The Apostolic Administrator of Ferns, Bishop Denis Brennan, has announced the following clerical appointments: Fr. Chris Hayden as...
Read MoreWords of welcome to Bishop-elect by Bishop Brennan
I warmly welcome the appointment of Father Ger Nash of the Diocese of Killaloe as my successor as Bishop of...
Read MoreAddress by Bishop-elect Ger Nash on his appointment as Bishop of Ferns
Dia is Muire dhibh go léir. Good morning and thank you for being here. I welcome, in particular, the...
Read MoreNew Bishop for Diocese of Ferns
His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Father Ger Nash, a priest of the Diocese of Killaloe, as the new...
Read MorePope Francis honours Mr. Eugene Doyle, Ferns Diocesan Finance Officer, with Papal Knighthood.
At a ceremony held at St. Senan’s Parish Church, Enniscorthy on Friday 28th May 2021 at 7pm – the...
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 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...
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