FR Brian D’Arcy has said he ‘can’t believe’ the reaction he has received from people on both sides of the border following the release of his new book. ‘The Best of Brian’ – which was published by Red Stripe Press – is a collection of Fr D’Arcy’s articles and excerpts from his previous 16 books and his […]
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 […]
Tributes paid to “larger-than-life” Garrison curate
“John was at home with everyone. During his long illness, his many friends brought him great comfort, for which he was very grateful.”
‘Choose life’ to end ‘mental health pandemic’ – priest
CANON Jimmy McPhillips has urged young people to “seek help and avail of the many services that are waiting for you to ask”. “To the young people, each one of you are amazing. Each one of you have potential within you and none of us want to see that bright life ever go out,” he […]
Special occasion for popular parish priest
Over the past 50 years, Canon Mullin has travelled around the country before he settled in Lisnaskea.
‘Heartbroken’ Fr Brian prepares to leave The Graan
Fr Brian will take up a new position in Crossgar, Co Down.
Fermanagh’s Fr Gary “very sorry” to be on the move
New role for Newtownbutler-born priest after 15 years at Ardoyne parish
EXCLUSIVE: Fr Brian set to move on to pastures new
One of Ireland’s best-known clerics is on the move
Priest convicted of sexually abusing young sisters steps up
A PRIEST who was convicted of sexually abusing three Fermanagh sisters more than 40 years ago is attempting to clear this name Fr Eugene Lewis was jailed for four years in September 2010 for 11 counts of indecent assault. He denied the abuse, which was said to have been carried out in County Fermanagh between […]