BISHOPS in the North have said that treating drug use as a social, not a criminal issue, can help tackle the substance use crisis here. Ahead of last Thursday’s General Election, the bishops urged voters to press candidates to support drug decriminalisation and the creation of facilities to help addicts. In their Pastoral Reflection, the bishops, headed by All-Ireland […]
Michael Hand talks… six principles of a happy life
I RECENTLY read a book called ‘The Science of Happiness’ by Brendan Kelly and in it he talks about the six key things that contribute to our happiness. Seeking balance and moderation in all things One expression I recall my Dad saying was “everything in moderation” and it is so true. To be happy we […]
African priests take up roles across Clogher diocese
There will be new faces in parishes across Fermanagh this September.
‘I’m nothing compared to you’ says Fr Brian
“Her criticisms of religions were fundamentally valid and prescient,” said the Fermanagh priest.
Derrylin priest appointed to prestigious post in Rome
Fr Murphy has been appointed by Pope Francis as Head of Office in the Congregation of Devine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments.
Concern that street preachers are putting-off shoppers
STREET PREACHING: CONCERNS have been raised about street preachers in Enniskillen who, some say, are intimidating and off-putting to locals and visitors to the town centre. While there is often Christian and Hare Krishna worshippers using the central location of the Diamond in Enniskillen to share their religious message, the recent situation when a group […]
Fears many Catholics will never return to Mass
According to a new survey just over a third of regular Mass goers here have returned to church.
Attending Mass – by ticket only!
AS CHURCHES prepare to reopen for services in the days and weeks ahead safety is their top priority. Indeed, those who are over 70-years-old or have underlying health conditions are being urged to keep using the webcam technology parishes have developed during the lockdown. For example, in the Ederney area, Fr Frank McManus, parish priest […]