World Mission Sunday
World Missions Ireland is Pope Francis’ official charity for overseas mission. We’re part of a worldwide network of 120 offices,...
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Live 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 The Hook of Faith website seeks to bring the light of the Gospel of Jesus...
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...
Read MoreGuidance for religious services in relation to Coronavirus issued by the HSE
The HSE has issued the following guidelines: https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/religioussettingsguidance/COVID%2019_Guidance%20for%20religious%20services%20V1.pdf Settings where religious services take place, including churches,...
Read MoreFr Leo Staples celebrates 67 years of Missionary work in Kenya
Fr Leo Staples was ordained for St. Patrick’s Missionary Society in 1952, and travelled to Kenya where he has...
Read MoreSafeguarding Audit Report
Final Safeguarding Audit (3) Attached please find the audit report as prepared by the National Office after its visit...
Read MoreMessage of Bishop Denis Brennan for Christmas
Message of Bishop Denis Brennan for Christmas Message “Put off your toiling and let love in…” There’s an Italian...
Read MorePresentation of John Paul II awards
Bishop Brennan is pictured with recipient’s of the John Paul II awards in the Diocese of Ferns. Also pictured...
Read MoreVisit to Aras an Uachtarain.
Bishop Denis Brennan pictured with the Delegation from Savannah, representatives from Wexford and President Michael D. Higgins at a...
Read MoreAnnual St. Vincent de Paul Collection
The annual St. Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal takes place in all of the Churches of the Diocese of...
Read MoreLaunch of Catholic Primary School Ethos Programme In Ferns Diocese.
Ethos of a Catholic Primary School programme launched in Ferns Diocese. Photo – Ferdia Kelly (Catholic Schools Partnership CSP), Mairin Jackson (Diocesan...
Read MoreDiocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima
Bishop Brennan and pilgrims travelled to Fatima on 9th October for the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage.
Read MoreOrdination of Permanent Deacon
On Saturday 5th October, Dermot Davis was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in St. Aidan’s Cathedral, Enniscorthy by Bishop...
Read MoreBishop Eamonn Walsh retires.
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin presented, on reaching the age...
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