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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/

Celebration of Chrism Mass

Bishop Brennan and the Vicars of the Diocese of Ferns meet with Jubilarians before this year’s Chrism Mass at...

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.    

Canon De Val Celebrates

V Rev Seamas Canon De Val, pictured, celebrating a significant birthday. 

Perpetual Profession of Vows

Pictured at the Perpetual Profession of Vows of Mother Maria de Knock Maguire on Thursday 20th March in Bunclody. ...

Br. Brian Johnson – a Franciscan Missionary brother – is visiting the diocese of Ferns as part of the annual mission appeal. He is photographed at Barntown Church last weekend.

“Turning the sod” at Barntown School

   Pictured are Tony Dempsey, Bishop Brennan, Phil Roche and Mayor George Lawlor. Today represents an historic moment in...

Ordination to Deaconate

  Bishop Brennan pictured with Friar Catalin Ieremia Budau following his ordination to the deaconate.         ...

Veritas launch Family Prayer Book

Veritas have launched a new Family Prayer Book.  It is available to purchase at the following Link,http://www.veritasbooksonline.com/the-family-prayer-book.html#

Bishop signs letter to the priests of the Diocese of Ferns re/Accord pre-marriage course

  18th February 2014     Dear Father   I am writing to you on behalf of Accord, which...

Contacting Diocesan office

Due to the bad storm during the week, phone lines and email addresses for the office were temporarily unavailable....

Message from Pope Francis for World day of the Sick 11th February 2014

            MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER ON THE OCCASION OF THE TWENTY-SECOND WORLD DAY OF THE SICK (11 FEBRUARY...

Solemn High Mass

Celebration of the Solemn High Mass on Saturday 25th January In St Mary and St Michaels church New Ross,...

Syria/Phillipines appeal

Pictured are Mgr Denis Lennon VF,  Bishop Brennan, Eugene Doyle, Chairman of Diocesan Finance Committee,V Rev Wm Howell VF ...

New Superior for Adoration Convent

Bishop Brennan congratulates Sr. Peter on her election as Superior of the Adoration Convent, Bride Street, Wexford.