Fermanagh man ordained as new deacon
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A FERMANAGH man has become the youngest serving member of the Church of Ireland clergy. Rev Scott E Elliott (29) was ordained a deacon during the summer and has now graduated with his Masters in Theology from Trinity College. The Lisbellaw man is the first former student in Erne Integrated College’s history to be ordained. His path to ministry has been shaped […]

Relic to St Carlo enshrined at Enniskillen church


A RELIC of a newly canonised saint has been enshrined at St Michael’s Parish Church in Enniskillen, as celebrations continue to mark the 150th anniversary of the place of prayer. There was joyous scenes at St Michael’s Parish Church recently as a special Mass took place, to coincide with the enshrinement of a new relic of […]

Saint Carlo inspired Fermanagh students’ faith
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CARLO Acutis, who was canonised on Sunday as the first ever millennial saint, has been hailed as a “fantastic and relatable focal point for young people” in Fermanagh by a local faith group. A large crowd turned out to St Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sunday (September 7) as Pope Leo XIV presided over […]

Brother priests on journey from Kinawley to the States
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DRIVEN by ‘faith and Irish patriotism’, for the past five decades, brothers Fr Sean and Fr Jim McManus have been taking on churches and governments, outlaws and authorities, to fight for equal rights. Over 50 years ago, Fr Seán formed the Irish National Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, which has grown to become one of the most powerful […]

Fermanagh priest in Rome praises Pope Leo inauguration


A FERMANAGH priest, who holds a leading role in the Roman Curia at the Vatican, said it was an “indescribable experience” to attend the papal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at St Peter’s Square. Derrylin cleric Fr Enda Murphy was one of a reported 200,000 people who turned out to the Vatican on Sunday as the […]

Fermanagh cleric completes barefoot walk to Dublin


A FERMANAGH cleric said his barefoot walk to Dublin to raise money for a number of organisation was “a spiritual disciple in itself” after he clocked up 180 kilometres in two weeks. Rev Stephen McWhirter, Rector of Rossorry Parish Church, concluded his barefoot walk at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin on Sunday, April 13, where he was […]

Speakers confirmed for Novena of Hope


SEVEN well-known personalities are to tell their stories of how they found hope and coped with unprecedented challenges in their life as the countdown begins to the popular Novena of Hope. The Graan, on the outskirts of Enniskillen, is preparing to welcome people from near and far for the nine-day event, which is scheduled to […]

Fermanagh priest honoured by Pope Francis


A LOCAL priest who is known for his “exceptional work” has been appointed as a Domestic Chaplain to His Holiness by Pope Francis as he continues to work in a prestigious role in Rome. The title of Domestic Chaplain to His Holiness was recently bestowed on Derrylin priest Enda Murphy, who will now be known as […]

St Bernadette relics come to Fermanagh


FOR many years Clogher parishioners have been making the pilgrimage to the south of France to pay respects to St Bernadette of Lourdes and her relics. Last week, those relics arrived here in Fermanagh. Thousands travelled from across the Clogher and Kilmore dioceses, and further afield, to visit the revered items, which were brought to Holy […]