Death of Fr. Jimmy Ryan
The death has occurred of Father Jimmy Ryan, on 21st January 2022, Priest in Residence in Cleariestown and formally...
Read MoreSafeguarding Co-Ordinator/DLP Position
DIOCESE OF FERNS Applications are invited for the role of: Safeguarding Co-Ordinator/Designated Liaison Person (25 hours per...
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 MoreData Protection Office Position
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 MoreSt. 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...
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