NOT for the first time, ‘people power’ has been helping protect and restore vital services in Fermanagh, with a local campaign group pointing to community pressure as the reason for two positive recent developments. Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) has welcomed two recent “good news stories” about health services in the county – the first being […]
Bishop questioned over plans to proceed with sacraments
BISHOP of Clogher, Larry Duffy, has drawn attention from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the UK government’s Minister for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis on two separate clerical matters. Bishop Duffy has joined two other bishops in dioceses south of the border, who have stated they are preparing to hold communions and confirmations in their parishes […]
Pupils make history at first Confirmation at Montiagh
THE SACRAMENT of Confirmation was celebrated for the first time in the history of St Patrick’s Chapel in Montiagh last week. Five pupils from the St Joseph’s Primary School P7 class were confirmed in the church. Since St Joseph’s Church in Ederney can only cater for 22 families during these times of covid restrictions, the […]
Confirmations to be carried out with emphasis on safety
RESCHEDULED confirmation dates have been set for parishes throughout the Clogher diocese. This year confirmations were largely postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now as restrictions begin to ease parishes have set new dates for young people to look forward to. Last weekend Knockninny parish celebrated confirmation, it is believed to be one of […]