A BUNDORAN nun, who spend many years in Enniskillen, marked her recent 100th birthday in a number special ways, including an army guard of honour. Born on November 11, 1924 in Bundoran, Sr Florence Hutchinson is known for her sharp intellect, a wonderful sense of fun. She thanks the Lord for her continuing good health. […]
New job for pioneering Fermanagh priest Fr Gabriel
A PIONEERING priest from Fermanagh who is renowned for his work in the area of peace, reconciliation, and development, is to take up a new role in his home diocese. As part of a round of diocesan changes announced by Bishop of Clogher Larry Duffy this week, Fr Garbriel Dolan SPS is to become the […]
Fermanagh priest recalls the horror of Holy Cross
A FERMANAGH priest has reflected on the role he played in one of Northern Ireland’s most frightening sectarian standoffs after it was among 889 declassified government files released to the public last week. The Holy Cross Primary School dispute in 2001 made headlines around the world as loyalist residents staged protests against Catholic families walking their […]
Home comforts for new Clogher priest
Fr Kevin Cassidy, who was consecrated a man of the cloth in June, presided over his first service in his native parish of Donacavey last week.
Catholic bishops call on support to decriminalise drugs
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 […]