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 […]
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 man at Vatican gives backing to Pope Leo
In January, Monsignor Enda Murphy from Derrylin was appointed as a ‘Domestic Chaplain to His Holiness’ by Pope Francis.
Pope Leo XIV addresses the world
POPE Leo XIV, the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has blessed a large crowd gathered at St Peter’s Square this evening (Thursday) following his election as pontiff. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been appointed as the successor to the late Pope Francis who passed away on Easter Monday (April 21). Speaking from the balcony […]
Fr Gerry Comiskey in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral
A WELL-KNOWN priest, who ministered in Fermanagh for more than 10 years, said it was “a very privileged moment” to witness Pope Francis’ final public appearance on Easter Sunday. Despite his ailing health, the pontiff appeared at St Peter’s Square on Sunday where he delivered his Easter blessing upon thousands of Catholics who watched on […]
Fermanagh mourns death of ‘humble’ Pope Francis
CATHOLICS across Fermanagh are mourning the death of Pope Francis who was remembered as a “humble man” and a “breath of fresh air” following his passing on Easter Monday. Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who selected the papal name Francis following his election as Pope in March 2013, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, following a long […]
Fermanagh book of condolences opened for Pope Francis
Fermanagh and Omagh Council has opened the book of condolences to offer locals a chance to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
Fermanagh mourns death of Pope Francis
THE county has been left saddened following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this morning (Monday), following a battle with illness. Pope Francis, aged 88 years old, appeared at the Vatican yesterday as part of the traditional Easter Sunday blessing. Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed the news in a statement released by the […]
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 […]