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Ordination to Diaconate in Franciscan Friary

On Thursday 25th September last, Friar James McInerney O.F.M. was ordained to the Diaconate at St. Francis’ Friary Wexford by...

World Missions Ireland thanks the Diocese of Ferns

World Missions Ireland recently sent a note of thanks to the Diocese of Ferns for the generous amount of...

Closing of Pilgrimage in Our Lady’s Island

Our Lady’s Island received an award from Worldpriest.com in recognition of their participation in the Fifth Global Rosary Relay...

International Award for Our Lady’s Island

International Award for Our Lady’s Island Our Lady’s Island has been chosen as “Shrine of the Year” by worldpriest.com...

Ferns Youth Ministry-Camino De Santiago Pilgrimage 2014

Pictured at Ferns Youth Ministry  Camino De Santiago Pilgrimage 2014 are  Rev James Cullen and Rev Roger O’ Neill...

Jubilee Celebrations for priests of the Diocese

Twelve priests recently celebrated the anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood.  Pictured with Bishop Denis Brennan  at a...

Official Opening of Pilgrimage in Our Lady’s Island — followed by Blessed Sacrament Procession

Pilgrims pictured at Our Lady’s Island on Friday 15th August last for the official opening of the Pilgrimage.  ...

Prayers for Peace for parishes

Irish Catholic Bishop’s Conference: As a response to the request from Pope Francis for all the faithful to pray...

St. Peters students from the 1960’s take a walk down memory lane

Past pupils of St. Peters College who attended during the 1960’s met recently and took a walk through the...

Class of 1964 celebrate their Jubilee

Class of 1964 from St. Peters Seminary joined together to celebrate Mass at the chapel in St. Peter’ s...

Recording of Rosary Relay in Our Lady’s Island

EWTN recorded the recent Rosary Relay in Our Lady’s Island.  Follow the link below to watch:   http://www.ewtnireland.com/Pages/RosaryRelay.aspx

Ordination of Fr. Barry Larkin

The Ordination to the Priesthood of Fr Barry Larkin took place in St. Senan’s church on Sunday 13th July...

Celebration of World Priest Rosary Relay in Our Lady’s Island 27th June 2014

  Fr Oliver Sweeney and Fr Sean  Gorman                    Parishoners collect individual candles bearing the name of...

Parish of Clonard celebrations

Pictured are parishioners from The Church of the Annunciation Clonard at the recent  Forty Hours Eucharistic Adoration    ...

Corpus Christi Procession in New Ross

Wexford native (Marion Mulhall) heads up a growing International Prayer Movement.

NOTE Marion Mulhall is available for interview on 086 819 0785. NOTICE On Friday – 27th June – Ferns...

Blessing of extension at St. Joseph’s N.S., Bree

Bishop Brennan is pictured at the blessing of an extension at Bree National School recently.   

New appointments

Bishop Brennan has announced the following appointments, which become effective on the weekend of 9/10 August next. V Rev...

Death of V Rev Canon Brendan Kirby

The death has occurred of V Rev Canon Brendan Kirby.  Reposing at  Knockeen Nursing Home today Tues (3/6/14) 3pm-8pm and Wed(4/6/14)...

40 years celebration of IHCPT

Pictured with Bishop Brennan are Dan Redmond, Maureen Rossiter and Rev Hugh O’ Byrne as they cut the cake...

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Bishop Brennan pictured with clergy from the Diocese of Ferns at the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes      ...

Pro Life Mass held in New Ross

Pictured at the Pro-Life Mass held in Mount Carmel Convent New Ross on 14th May are Rev Roger O’ Neill and...

London Wexford Association jubilee Dinner Dance

Bishop Brennan pictured attended the recent London Wexford Association 60th Anniversary celebration in the Crown Moran Hotel, Cricklewood, London....

Vocation Sunday 11th May 2014

Sunday 11th May 2014 the fourth Sunday of Waster, we are called to listen to how the Lord calls...

Pro Life Vigil 3rd May 2014

Pictured at the Pro Life Vigil in Dublin on Saturday 3rd May 2014 were Fr Jim Furlong,  Newbawn, Fr...

Death has occurred of Ronan Furlong, Ferrybank, Wexford.

The death has occurred of Ronan Furlong, Ferrybank, Wexford.  Ronan was Chairman of the Ferns Diocesan Finance Committee for...

You are invited to return your Trócaire boxes to your local parish. Gratitude is expressed to all for your generosity and support.

You are invited to return your Trócaire boxes to your local parish. Gratitude is expressed to all for your...

Canonisations of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II

For further information regarding events, please go to the following link: http://www.catholicbishops.ie/2014/04/08/canonisations-blesseds-john-xviii-john-paul-ii/

Message of Pope Francis for the 29th World Youth Day

MESSAGE OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE TWENTY-NINTH WORLD YOUTH DAY 2014   “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for...

Confirmation at Barntown

Bishop Brennan, pictured, celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation in Barntown on Saturday 5th April last.