Annual 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...
Read MoreBishop Brennan’s Jubilee
Bishop Brennan is pictured with Fr. Brian Broaders, Parish Priest in Rathnure, planting a tree to commemorate his Golden...
Read MoreBishop Brennan’s Golden Jubilee or Ordination to the Priesthood
GOLDEN JUBILEE Bishop Brennan celebrates 50 years as a priest of the Diocese of Ferns, this (Pentecost) Sunday, 31st...
Read MoreTrocaire Lenten Appeal
Trócaire Trócaire will be in touch with priests this coming week with regard to Trócaire box returns from...
Read MoreMESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 2020 WORLD DAY OF VOCATIONS 3rd May 2020
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 2020 WORLD DAY OF VOCATIONS 3rd May 2020 Dear Brothers and...
Read MoreElectronic Donations
NOTICE In response to requests from some parishes and parishioners of the Diocese of Ferns, an electronic DONATE facility...
Read MoreChurch bells to ring out across Ferns Diocese on Easter Sunday at noon.
DIOCESE OF FERNS Press Office Bishop’s House Summerhill Wexford 053-91-22177 To mark Easter Sunday – and in an...
Read MoreHoly Week booklet for those isolated within our parishes.
Journeying through Holy Week. Attached is an easy to use booklet – mobile friendly – that you might consider...
Read MoreThe Hook of Faith online resources
THE HOOK OF FAITH In these days when many people are unable to participate in public Masses, it seems...
Read MorePastoral Letter of the Bishop of Ferns – Coronavirus and liturgical norms for the Diocese of Ferns
Diocese of Ferns Press Office Bishop’s House, Summerhill Wexford Phone – 053(91) 22177 Email – jc@ferns.ie “Physical attendance at...
Read MoreMasses available online
Mass is available from the following parishes via their webcams/radio broadcasts. Wexford: https://wexfordparish.com. Daily at 10am New Ross:...
Read MoreStatement from the Diocese of Ferns on liturgical considerations in the context of COVID – 19 (Coronavirus).
Diocese of Ferns Press Office Bishop’s House, Summerhill Wexford Phone – 053(91) 22177, Email – jc@ferns.ie Statement from...
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