Monsignor Kevin Gillespie has spoken of his ‘heartbreak’ following the destruction by fire this morning of Séipéal Mhuire, na Doirí Beaga, the parish church for the parish of Gaoth Dobhair.
“I wish to express my support to Fr Briain Ó Fearraigh, Parish Priest, who has the full support of the community as he faces this Challenge. I join with him in thanking the personnel of the Fire Brigade both in Gaoth Dobhair and from near and far in the county who did their very best to save the building,” he said.
“We are grateful to an Garda Síochána who must now lead the necessary investigations. I think of Fr Brendan Ward, CC, and the many priests who have served this church and for whom it is their native parish, myself included”
Msgr Gillespie said his thoughts are also with the many parishioners of Gaoth Dobhair at this terrible time.
“I think of all the people of Gaoth Dobhair at home and away who will receive this news with great sadness. Séipéal Mhuire has served the parish since 1972, and it is here that the most significant moments of the life of the parish are marked.
“With God’s help, with our Lady’s intercession, with the support of the community and the hard work of the clergy, a new parish church will rise again in one form or another. In the meantime, the life of faith will continue and will guide and sustain the parish of Gaoth Dobhair, said the Diocesan Administrator.
The charred remains of St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg.
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