Lay funeral ministers start work in Diocese


IT was a ‘historic day’ at Holy Cross Church in Lisnaskea on Sunday as the Bishop of Clogher commissioned 45 new members of the laity to the Parish Bereavement Teams across the Diocese. As previously reported by the Herald, it was confirmed in September that over 40 new ‘lay leaders’ will be introduced to Clogher […]


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New Bishop’s ordination leaves a ‘feel-good’ factor


Sunday’s ordination in St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan of Bishop Larry Duffy (67) left the 900-strong congregation with a ‘feel good’ factor. The ceremony itself, lasting two and half hours, provided a stunning spectacle, with 19 bishops and 100-plus clergy resplendent in righly-coloured vestments filing, two abreast, up the centre aisle to the huge altar. Bringing […]


Fond memories as a young curate in Fermanagh


NEWLY APPOINTED Catholic bishop of Clogher Monsignor Larry Duffy admits he never imagined himself as ‘bishop material’ as he is still coming to terms with the news. The south Monaghan man, who has strong links to Fermanagh, admits that he was ‘shocked’ when he was elected but is looking forward to the challenge.  The appointment […]