Fr D’Arcy described showband legend Brendan Bowyer as a ‘true Irish legend’ at his memorial Mass and burial.
Passionist priest to celebrate Mass for vocations
FERMANAGH men who may have felt a calling or are considering a life of vocation are invited to a special Mass later this month at St Gabriel’s Retreat at the Graan. While the local Catholic Church has been facing a crisis in recent years, with parish priests continuing to retire but few young clergymen coming through to fill their […]
Sadness as Imelda ‘slips home’ during family prayer
Imelda was great Derrylin/Knockninny Ladies delegate who was influential in their formation back in the noughties.
Large crowd turns out for Novena of Hope
‘The Novena of Hope is going very well, we had great crowds over the weekend and many people are also watching the services via webcam.”
Fr Brian keen to extend hand of friendship after return to The Graan
WHENEVER you hear The Graan, one name pops into your mind straight away. That is Fr Brian D’Arcy. After spending four years at Crossgar’s Tobar Mhuire monastery, the Belnaleck priest has been moved back to The Graan, outside Enniskillen, a place which holds a special place in his heart. “I am very delighted to be […]
Warm tributes to ‘gentleman Gaby’
Fr Brian D’Arcy described Mr Maguire as “an absolute gentleman” who was “happiest when helping others.”
‘We have got to reflect upon whatever we thought religion was…’ – Fr Brian D’Arcy
Just a few months out from the 300th anniversary of the Passionists Church, Mark McGoldrick spoke to Fr Brian D’Arcy about what makes the Passionists different to other religious orders, the role that faith plays in society and how we can learn from the Covid-19 pandemic. 2021 is a special year for the Passionist Order. […]
‘Be kind to ourselves to help others’ – Fr Brian
FR BRIAN D’ARCY says a lifetime working as a spiritual counsellor has taught him the value of self-compassion when dealing with mental health and wellbeing. Speaking to “I am Here”, an Irish organisation which aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of workplaces, Fr D’arcy said he believes we have all used up most of our energy in […]
Tasting the future with a tribute to the past
Fr D’arcy lays the foundations of the new Scott’s Irish Distillery in Garrison
Just one thing! With Fr Brian Darcy
WE WILL soon be entering the 12th month of the 2020/21 global Covid-19 pandemic. The weeks are long and emotions are tested. It feels like the goalposts are forever moving and hopes are constantly raised and dashed. Things feel out of our control and it’s hard to keep morale high when what started off as […]