AS the coronavirus takes grip across the country one of Fermanagh’s best known clerics has admitted he is missing home in this ‘strange and difficult time’. Passionist priest Fr Brian D’Arcy, former rector of the Graan, and who is now based in Crossgar, Co Down, admitted this week that it is a tough time for […]
Mass cancelled for first time in living memory
CHURCHES in Fermanagh have taken the decision to cancel Mass and normal church services. The announcement that the Catholic Diocese of Clogher was suspending public Masses came toward the end of last week – the first time Masses have been cancelled in living memory. Bishop Larry Duffy said, “Having consulted with priests and lay people […]
Don’t go to Mass, urges local church!
Masses will be streamed online and people are asked to “stay away”
Easter Sunday dawn Mass attracts 500 congregation
ALMOST 500 people gathered for a dawn Mass on Easter Sunday morning in Holy Cross Cemetery, Lisnaskea. This year was the first time that a dawn Mass had been held in the Parish of Aghalurcher. The service was led by Parish Priest, Canon Jimmy McPhillips and Canon Lar Dawson, Brookeborough. Hundreds of people from neighbouring […]
Mass numbers to be slashed due to a shortage of priests
The Church is struggling to cope with a shortage of priests.
Newtown’s Fr Michael marks golden milestone
The event will take place exactly 50 years to the day since Fr Michael was ordained a priest on the 9th March 1968.
No handshake ban at mass despite ‘Aussie Flu’ outbreak
The Diocese of Clogher has said there will be no handshake ban implemented at churches across Fermanagh.
Canon McQuaid 50 years a priest
Evening of celebration in Truagh, Co Monaghan tonight to mark the golden jubilee of Canon Macartan McQuaid.
